Childminder 226761

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy attending the childminder's welcoming and supportive home. They arrive happily and settle quickly because they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder takes time to get to know each child well before they start, working closely with parents to gather detailed information about their routines, preferences and backgrounds. Short introductory visits, tailored to individual needs, help children become familiar with the setting and give them the reassurance they need. This careful approach ensures that children feel comfortable and confident from the outset.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the childminder's warm, sensitive and consistent care. She is highly experienced in meeting children's emotional needs and places their well- being at the centre of her practice. Children receive comfort, reassurance and support throughout the day. This helps children to feel emotionally secure. As a result, children quickly build trusting relationships with the childminder and engage enthusiastically in their play and learning.

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The provision is good

Children play happily together and develop strong friendships. They learn to share, take turns and show kindness towards one another. The childminder models positive behaviour, such as using polite language and caring for resources. This helps children develop respect for others, a sense of responsibility and the social skills they need for future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's progress across all areas of learning by following their interests and extending their play. For example, children learn about colours and numbers while playing with cars and transport toys. By building on what captures children's curiosity, the childminder skilfully teaches new skills and knowledge. This approach helps children to remain motivated and make connections in their learning. n Overall, children benefit from a curriculum that supports them to achieve and develop the skills they need for the next stage of learning. They enjoy access to a broad range of resources and experiences that promote their development across all areas of learning. However, assessment information is not always used effectively to plan children's next steps. As a result, learning opportunities are not consistently sequenced to build securely on what children already know and can do.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is skilled at supporting children's language and communication development. She helps children by repeating words clearly, adding new vocabulary and talking with them as they play. At snack time, she describes how fruit may feel and taste, using words such as 'squishy', 'sour' and 'sweet.' These

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need to do better?

16 September 2025 approaches promote children's speech and help them become confident communicators. n The childminder's supportive and encouraging approach gives children the confidence to persevere. When they encounter challenges in their play, she talks them through the steps and offers just enough help to keep them going, while celebrating their achievements. This approach builds children's resilience and helps them develop a positive attitude towards learning. n The childminder supports children to develop independence in their daily routines. She encourages them to wash their hands before snack time, collect their own drinks and manage their own lunch by unfastening lunch boxes and unwrapping food. These experiences help children gain the skills and confidence they need to become increasingly independent. n Children are supported to lead healthy lifestyles. The childminder consistently teaches the importance of both rest and physical activity throughout the day.

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need to do better?

She ensures that children have time to recharge when needed and regularly takes them to parks and green spaces where they can run, climb and explore. These opportunities help children to understand the benefits of exercise and rest, supporting their overall health and well-being. n The childminder is committed to continually developing her practice to provide the best for children. She keeps her training up to date and completes courses that enhance the quality of the setting. In addition, she makes effective use of her professional network to provide children with further opportunities to socialise and build relationships beyond the setting. As a result, children benefit from experiences that support their learning, well-being and social development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n make consistent use of assessment to plan sequenced activities that build securely on children's existing knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226761 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10407922 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in Rowletts Hill, Leicester. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

16 September 2025 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

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