Childminder in Leicestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder talks about how she uses the settling in period to gather information from parents about their children's development. This helps her to understand what children know and can do. The childminder tracks children's progress and assesses their learning throughout their time with her. She uses this information to plan children's next steps. n The childminder demonstrates her good understanding of promoting healthy lifestyles to children. She provides home-cooked meals made from fresh ingredients. Children have healthy snacks such as fresh fruit. The childminder talks about how she uses outside areas, local parks and playgrounds to engage children in physical activity. n The childminder explains how she uses creative arts and crafts to further children's development across all areas of learning. She reports how she helps children to engage with a range of tools, use their hands and talk about their

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arts and crafts. The childminder has an in-depth understanding of how to help children develop the small muscles in their hands to support early writing skills. She says she engages children in conversations about their work to build their confidence and expand their vocabulary. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her understanding of promoting positive behaviour, teaching children to respect each other and supporting children to value each other's ideas and opinions. She gives children choices about the activities and toys they play with. n The childminder explains how she supports children to learn through play. She talks about how she uses feedback from children and parents to plan activities and improve her provision. She regularly reflects on her practice and undertakes relevant training to help keep her knowledge and skills current. n The childminder engages with the local authority to ensure her knowledge of

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child protection matters is up to date. She has a good understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children in her care. The childminder is clear about signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and she knows the procedures to follow to keep children safe.

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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 EY552569 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10174565 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 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. She operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has a relevant early years education qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the home that are used for childminding. The inspector viewed the range of equipment and resources available to children. n A sample of relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector. This included evidence of the childminder's suitability, policies and procedures, and a record of the childminder's qualifications and training. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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25 June 2021 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

25 June 2021 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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