Childminder in Leicestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe and how to promote children's understanding of staying safe. For example, she talks about how she will practise fire evacuations with children. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows what actions to take if she has a concern about a child's safety or well-being. n The childminder discusses the importance of providing children with healthy meals and regular opportunities to be active. She talks about how she will walk to and from school to collect children and how this will help to promote children's healthy lifestyles. n The childminder discusses how children learn through play and how she will provide challenge to children to help them to become motivated learners. She knows how to help the youngest children build foundations for learning and how to prepare older children for starting school.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of completing observations to assess and monitor children's progress. She demonstrates a good understanding of the required assessment to be completed for children between the ages of two and three years. n The childminder will evaluate her practice and identify areas for improvement. She understands the importance of reflecting on future improvements and on the quality of practice to improve her skills and knowledge. n The childminder understands the benefits of working closely with parents and other settings children attend to promote continuity of children's care and learning. n The childminder knows how to help children develop confidence, independence and social skills. She understands how to manage their behaviour positively and how to help them develop respect for themselves and others in the wider world.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457880 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10083287 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 11 August 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Kirby Muxloe in Leicester. There are currently no children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder operates term time only, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, except bank holidays and Christmas.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote children's learning and development. n The inspector carried out a tour of the premises with the childminder and discussed risk assessment. The inspector also discussed how the childminder intended to use each area of her home to support children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice and brings about improvements in the quality of provision. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she implements statutory and other government requirements. n The inspector reviewed a range of documents, including a sample of policies and procedures and records that the childminder uses when children are cared for, as well as the evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

22 October 2019 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

22 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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