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n Although the childminder has no children on roll, she does work alongside another childminder who does have children on roll. The childminder does not understand how to help children learn and develop in order to reach their full potential. The childminder does not understand how to use the curriculum effectively to support children's individual needs. As a result, children do not make the progress they are capable of. n Risk assessments are not used effectively to promote children's safety. The childminder and other adults working with children do not always supervise children well enough to ensure they are safe. For example, play equipment is sometimes placed at an inappropriate level for younger children to use. This led to a child almost pulling a large toy onto themselves. n The childminder and her co-childminder have a current knowledge of safeguarding matters. They know and understand the procedures to follow if

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they have any concerns about children's welfare. However, some of the assistants do not have a good awareness of what to do should they suspect an adult working with children has harmed a child. Furthermore, during the inspection, an assistant was observed to use their mobile telephone close to where children were being cared for. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder's systems for supporting and appraising staff are not yet embedded into practice. She does not identify gaps in their teaching or offer support or coaching to improve their practice. As a result, adults working with children do not always offer activities that are targeted to the individual needs of children. n Children's independence is good. They pour their own drinks, use the toilet unaided and try and put on their own coats before going outside. n Children show a good awareness of safety. For example, when walking with the

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childminder to collect older children from school, young children know to hold the pushchair and that they need to move from one side to the other when changing sides of the road. n Behaviour and attitudes are good. Older children will eagerly help their friend to put on their coat. Children listen and respond to instructions from the childminder, for example, when they are asked to put toys and equipment away. Children share and take turns and are praised for this.

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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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ensure all those working with children understand the setting's safeguarding policies and procedures; this is with particular regard to the use of mobile phones and the whistle-blowing policy 26/07/2021

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provide appropriate training, support and coaching to adults working with children to help them understand how to identify gaps in children's learning in order to ensure appropriate next steps are identified, planned for and implemented 26/07/2021

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ensure risk assessments are thorough and identify and minimise potential hazards, with particular regard to toys used by the younger children 26/07/2021

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ensure children are supervised appropriately to support their individual needs and to keep them safe during their play 26/07/2021

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consider the interests and individual needs of children to ensure the activities offered reflect their stage of development and are suitably challenging to support the progress and learning of every child. 02/08/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562545 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10190880 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 18 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 2018. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 qualification. She works with a co- childminder and an assistant.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Alexandra Brouder Hayley Butters

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n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 their evaluation of the setting. n A joint observation of an activity was completed and the childminder and inspector discussed the quality of teaching. n The childminder and the inspector had discussions to help the inspector understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between the childminder, her co-childminder, assistants and children, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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28 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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