Childminder EY281886

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of continuing to improve her skills and knowledge. She completes online and face-to-face training to ensure that her safeguarding knowledge is up to date. The childminder evaluates her childcare service. She understands the value of working closely with the local authority and with other childminders to share good practice. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She discusses how she will support children to manage their own behaviour. She plans to build strong relationships with children through positive social interaction, including having discussions with them and setting clear boundaries. n The childminder understands the importance of completing observations to assess and monitor children's development. She demonstrates a good understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She will encourage parents to share the information from these checks

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with their child's health visitor. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She understands her role and responsibilities. She can identify signs of abuse and she knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder understands what might present a hazard to children. For instance, she knows to attach stairgates in certain areas of her home in order to keep young children safe. n The childminder knows how to help children to develop their confidence, independence and social skills. She discusses how she will encourage children to wash their hands, choose their own activities and use the toilet independently. n The childminder has recently updated her paediatric first-aid training. This allows her to deal with minor injuries safely. The childminder explains that she will record all accidents and share this information with parents, in line with policy

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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 EY281886 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10073357 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 3 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 4 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 8am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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. The inspector discussed how the childminder intends to support children's progress and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including 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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25 February 2020 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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25 February 2020 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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