Childminder in Leicestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to promote children's welfare and keep them safe. She understands the importance of effective safeguarding arrangements. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of potential abuse and neglect to be aware of. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care. The childminder's home is safe and secure for children. n The childminder understands how to support children's development. She discusses what she wants children to learn and the types of activities she will plan to support their learning. The childminder highlights the importance of planning activities based on children's interests and their play. She understands how to plan a challenging range of activities to help build on their knowledge and skills. The childminder recognises the importance of preparing children for starting school. n The childminder knows the importance of working with parents and other

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settings that children attend to provide continuity for children's care and learning. She explains how she will share information with parents about their children. For example, she will talk to parents at collection time and discuss what the children are doing. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop positive attitudes to their learning. She has high expectations for children's behaviour, and intends to have house rules that the children will help to create. The childminder talks about the importance of children being kind to each other and respecting other's opinions. She discusses her intentions to make her provision fully inclusive, and how she will support children to learn about each other's similarities and differences, cultures and beliefs. n The childminder recognises how to promote children's health and how to encourage them to lead active lifestyles. For instance, she is aware of the need

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to provide a variety of home-made meals and snacks. She will provide children with opportunities to develop their physical skills through playing outdoors and visiting the local park. n The childminder speaks about helping children to develop their own self-care skills. She intends to take every opportunity to teach children to do tasks for themselves, such as putting their own coats and shoes on and washing their hands. In addition, the childminder states she will give children the opportunity to choose their own toys and resources to play with to help extend their own independence. n The childminder knows that it is important to reflect on her practice and keep up to date with current guidance and legislation. She completes regular training to ensure her knowledge is current. She has maintained her paediatric first-aid qualification to help her to deal with medical emergencies.

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This provision meets requirements

1 December 2021 There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY395115 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10138425 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 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Kegworth, Derbyshire. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, the week at Christmas and family holidays. The childminder provides care for school children before and after school and during school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. 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 learning for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including suitability checks and training certificates.

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1 December 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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1 December 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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