Childminder in Leicestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the learning aims for children in her setting. She intends to provide activities that are tailored to the children's individual learning needs and interests. The childminder understands to plan a range of challenging activities to help build on children's knowledge and skills. She places great importance on developing children's communication and language skills. For example, allowing children time to listen and respond in conversations. The childminder talks about the value of children reading and sharing books daily. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to keep children safe in her care. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that may raise a concern about a child's safety, and the local procedures to follow to report her concerns. The childminder completes training to update her safeguarding knowledge. She shares how she will risk assess her home and regular outings

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to help reduce hazards and promote children's safety. n The childminder understands how to help children lead healthy lifestyles. She will ensure that children have lots of fresh air and physical exercise. The childminder talks about previous activities that the children have enjoyed. For example, regular outings to the local park and planting seeds and watching them grow. n The childminder describes how she will provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for children. She has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. The childminder explains how she intends to support children's emotional well-being and build sharing and understanding of others into everyday activities. She places great importance on being a good role model and will promote consistent boundaries to help children feel safe and secure. n The childminder understands the important role parents play in their children's learning. She explains how she will use information gathered from parents to

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help her get to know children and help them settle in. The childminder discusses how she intends to work with parents on an ongoing basis, to share information about children's progress and to support learning at home. n The childminder continues to develop her skills and knowledge to work with children. For example, she discusses the impact of recent forest school training on the engagement and enjoyment children and parents experienced, when joining a trial session.

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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 EY408468 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064488 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 4 Date of previous inspection 26 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider, and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household, the childminder's qualifications, public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk and discussed how she organises the setting. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector considered how the childminder works in partnerships with parents and others.

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Inspection activities

24 September 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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24 September 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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