Childminder in Leicestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she will support children to understand their emotions and to manage their own behaviour. The childminder will help children to develop these skills, through supportive relationships, praise, and opportunities for children to be independent. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She attends regular training and works closely with the Local Authority to keep her knowledge current. She understands her role in identifying the signs of abuse and the procedures to follow if she had any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder understands the importance of the key-person system. She discusses how she will help children to create strong attachments to support their well-being and emotional development. She explains how she will support children's social development and self-help skills in preparation for the transition

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to school. n The childminder highlights the importance of working in partnership with parents. She will gather information from parents, to find out what children already know and can do. The childminder plans to share the experiences and activities that children enjoy, while in her care, with parents. n The childminder has good knowledge of how to undertake effective observations of children's progress. She recognises how to identify gaps in learning and how to plan appropriate activities to support children's development. n The childminder has a wide range of resources to create a stimulating environment for all children to learn. She intends to improve the learning environment by introducing a cosy corner for children to rest and recuperate, to support their well-being. n The childminder understands what may present a hazard to children. She will maintain a safe home and play environment. For example, she has attached

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safety locks to cupboards and placed hazardous utensils out of children's reach. n The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation to support her to make improvements to the quality of her practice. She continually develops her knowledge and skills and identifies areas for further improvement. To further improve her knowledge and to support the children and parents in her care, she plans to attend an internet safety training course.

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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 EY477169 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10075927 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 5 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 4 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 8am to 8.45am and 3.30pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the resources and the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and how she intends to support children's progress and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household, and the childminder's qualification certificates. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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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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