Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

This provision does not meet requirements

Children's safety and welfare are compromised due to a number of weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Despite this, children go happily into the childminder's home and settle quickly. They know and understand the routines. For example, they know where to put their bags and water bottles when they arrive. Children wash their hands as they enter the childminder's home to 'wash away the germs'. After eating their snack, they put their plates in the sink without being prompted, displaying good independence skills. Children talk confidently to visitors about how much they enjoy the range of activities on offer. They say that their favourite activity is to 'go on the bicycles and scooters outside'.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children behave well. They talk to their friends and the childminder about their day at school. When minor friendship difficulties occur, children try and resolve these themselves. Children take part in creative activities, such as making posters for Halloween, for a sustained period.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge or understanding of how to safeguard children. She does not know who to report concerns to should she believe a child to be at risk of harm. The childminder is unaware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She does not have a secure knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty. She comments that the children who she cares for would not be at risk and that abuse would not happen to them. This lack of knowledge and understanding puts children's safety and welfare at risk and may delay action being taken should she believe a child in her care was at risk. n Although the childminder recognises that there are weaknesses in her practice, she has not taken steps to rectify these. For example, her public liability insurance has lapsed and she does not keep a daily register to record when children are in attendance. These weaknesses have an impact on children's safety and welfare.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not speak to parents about concerns she may have about children in her care. She does not take time to find out any pertinent information in relation to any additional needs the children may have. The childminder does not consider this to be her responsibility. This means that she does not work effectively in partnership with parents and that the needs of children are not consistently met. Despite this, parents state that they are happy with the care the childminder provides and that their children love attending the setting. Parents comment that any messages from school are always passed on.

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need to do better?

6 October 2021 n Children are provided with a range of healthy snacks. They excitedly tuck into their snack of wraps and sliced peppers. Children have access to fresh drinking water at all times. The childminder talks to children about the food they are eating. Children consider what foods are healthy and unhealthy. They have access to the garden throughout their time with the childminder. This supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder has a strong bond with the children she cares for. She asks children if they would like to read with her. She takes an interest in what they have been learning about at school. Children talk confidently to her about what they want to dress up as for a theme day at school. They go to the childminder for reassurance when they are unsure. The childminder finds out about children's home experiences and the different countries children come from. She

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need to do better?

encourages children to send Christmas cards to family members in other parts of the world. n Children show respect for each other. Relaxed conversations take place between children and they compliment each other on pictures they have drawn. Children listen and respond well to questions the childminder asks and show they feel happy and secure in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a poor knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She does not know how to identify or report any concerns about children. Her knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty is weak. She is not able to identify or explain the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of being exposed to extremist views and beliefs. This means that children's safety and welfare are put at significant risk. The childminder has a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She keeps effective accident records. The childminder supervises children effectively when they are in her care.

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Due date

gain knowledge of safeguarding procedures and how to identify and report concerns regarding children's safety and welfare 03/11/2021

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Due date

6 October 2021 develop a secure knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales in order to identify children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme behaviours or views 03/11/2021

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Due date

ensure that a daily record of the names of children being cared for and their times of arrival and departure is maintained 20/10/2021

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Due date

ensure that public liability insurance is maintained 20/10/2021

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Due date

ensure that all required information is obtained from parents regarding their child to enable their needs to be fully met, with specific regards to any behavioural or additional needs they may have. 20/10/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559712 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10190505 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Wigston, Leicestershire. She provides care before and after school only, from 7.50am to 8.50am and from 3.05pm to 4.30pm, term time only. She has an appropriate 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector looked at relevant documents and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they are safe and suitable. n The inspector spoke to one parent. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

6 October 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

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