Childminder in Leicester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse. The childminder knows how to report any child protection concerns or allegations against herself or her family to the appropriate agencies. She outlines how she will promote children's awareness of online safety. n The childminder outlines how she has used support from the local authority to reflect on ways that she can improve her provision. Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her knowledge of the learning and development requirements. 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. n The childminder is keen to promote children's love of reading. She intends to take children on regular visits to the library to choose books that they can take

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home to read with their parents. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents and other professionals. She plans to share information about children's progress with parents and support them to help extend their children's learning at home. The childminder describes how she would share information with the local school and pre-school to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder outlines how she will encourage children to become independent with their personal care and follow good hygiene practices. She will provide children will daily opportunities for fresh air and physical outdoor play and exercise. The childminder plans to take children to the community garden where they can help to grow and harvest fruit and vegetables.

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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 EY372912 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10133600 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 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 18 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Leicester. She operates Monday until Friday from 7am to 6pm, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the resources and the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's progress, implement the curriculum and undertake observations and planning. n The inspector viewed 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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5 August 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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5 August 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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