Childminder in Leicestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her safeguarding arrangements. She knows how to protect children and how to report any concerns about a child's welfare to the appropriate authorities. n The childminder explains how she intends to plan a broad curriculum and use her observations of children to identify what they need to learn next. She understands how to create exciting learning opportunities indoors and outdoors to support children to make good progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder recognises the positive impact of gradual settling-in procedures. She knows to focus on children's well-being and to help them to build close emotional bonds with her. The childminder explains the approach she would take to ensure children of various ages are supported effectively. n The childminder has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. She describes how she will manage their behaviour in a supportive way. The

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childminder explains how she will help children to develop positive relationships and to be tolerant, kind and respectful with others. n The childminder provides children with a welcoming learning environment. She has a wide range of resources available to support and extend children's learning from home. The childminder updates and replaces toys, as required, to meet children's changing needs and interests. She understands that this will support children's experiences in their future learning. n The childminder explains how she intends to keep children safe. She understands how to carry out daily checks and risk assessments help to reduce hazards. The childminder discusses the arrangements she plans to use to help children learn to play safely. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to work with parents and other professionals. She knows to ensure children are well prepared for their

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move on to school and other settings. The childminder plans to share information about children's progress with parents, and help them to support children's learning at home. n The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to reflect on the quality of her practice. She undertakes regular training, such as safeguarding and first aid, to help update her knowledge and skills.

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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 EY543938 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10103866 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 0 to 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Loughborough, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder. She viewed documentation that the childminder will use when caring for children and the childminder's suitability and qualification records. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

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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