Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

Children arrive at the setting with enthusiasm. They quickly remove their coats and shoes, fresh from their short walk from school. Children place their personal belongings in the designated area. Once introduced, they eagerly greet the inspector. Children are full of conversation. They talk, giggle, and engage with the childminder, one another, and guests happily. They share details of their school day, chatting confidently about the forthcoming Nativity play they have been practising. Children are familiar with the resources and where they are stored. They safely join in activities and show consideration to others. They demonstrate good imagination and delight in art and craft activities provided by the childminder. Children develop their own creative ideas. They draw pictures and use scissors and glue to decorate masks. Older children treat their younger peers with kindness and respect. They show an interest in what they are doing and share and pass

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This provision meets requirements

resources to each other. Children show pride in their achievements. They are confident to talk to others about what they are doing and show their work once completed. New, less confident children receive good levels of support. The childminder encourages children to join in conversations, share their own views and follow good hygiene practices.

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need to do better?

n The childminder keeps up to date with changes in legislation. She completes mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid. The childminder has made suitable progress since her last inspection. She has competed relevant child protection training to broaden and enhance her knowledge of safeguarding children. n The childminder creates a calm and relaxed environment for children to unwind in after their day at school. She provides a range of different activities, such as craft tables and construction play with bricks. The childminder is very nurturing and caring and understands that younger children are tired after their long day. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's needs and of her role in offering an out-of-school provision. Children benefit from a thoughtfully organised environment. For instance, they are able to access a quiet space if they want to relax and have some calm time. Children also have the freedom to

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select from a wide range of engaging resources in the adjoining room. n Children are well mannered and respectful of adults. They form good friendships with their peers, and they play cooperatively together. Children follow clear and consistent behavioural boundaries. They understand the difference between right and wrong. Children are supported well to resolve minor conflicts and disputes. n Children understand the expectations within their daily routine. For example,

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16 November 2021 when asked to tidy up, children respond quickly to instructions. They know to wash their hands before eating and helpfully clear the table once the meal is finished. n Children build on their understanding of healthy lifestyles. This is demonstrated as children are given opportunities to help prepare and present meals themselves. Children enjoy a selection of healthy food. During mealtimes, they offer each other plates of vegetables and fruit. They enjoy nutritious snacks, show good manners and sit patiently at the table until their friends have finished eating. n The childminder has developed a close relationship with the school staff, who are also involved in the children's care. For example, relevant information is shared to help ensure children receive consistent care. The childminder uses this information to complement children's current and ongoing development needs. n Children gain an effective understanding of when they might be at risk. They

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learn about road safety as they walk to and from school each day. However, the childminder has not fully considered ways to help children develop a deeper understanding of how to stay safe when accessing the internet and social media on electronic devices. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and how flexible and accommodating she is to support their ongoing and changing routines. They state how happy their children are in her care and how well the childminder shares information and meets their children's needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She has a good knowledge of the signs, symptoms and indicators of possible abuse and neglect. She understands how to refer incidents to the appropriate agencies and focuses on ensuring children feel loved, valued, and safe. This helps children speak openly about any worries they may have. The childminder ensures that her premises are safe and supervises children closely. She implements her policies and procedures well to help minimise hazards to children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225287 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10092844 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 9 Date of previous inspection 10 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am until 8.50am and from 3pm until 6pm, during term time.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 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 The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included pertinent policies and evidence of the suitability of all those living or working at the setting. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

16 November 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

16 November 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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