Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

This provision meets requirements

Children arrive at the childminder's home with enthusiasm and independently put their coats, bags and shoes away. They are eager to play with the activities on offer. They chat amongst themselves and talk to the childminder about their day in school. They have positive relationships with the childminder and each other. They cooperate, share toys and play together well. This is evident as children who are over eight years old help four-year-old children to create a city out of blocks and bricks. Children solve the problem of how to fix the pieces together and enjoy placing the cars in different places in the city.

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Children show positive attitudes towards their play, they engage for periods of time with activities and behave well. They develop their literacy skills as they play a game where they making up stories. This involves the children choosing cards and telling a story. Four-year-olds relish in this activity and are excitable as they tell their story about a panda falling off a bridge and swimming in the ocean. The childminder encourages the children to listen to each other's stories helping the children to respect each other's views.

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n The childminder is reflective and provides a welcoming environment, which supports all children. She wants children to enjoy their time at her home and is keen to gather their views. She put together a slide presentation for the children to use to show them all the activities on offer while in her care. The children say they love this because the pictures remind them about what they can do while with the childminder. n The childminder is a good role model for behaviour. She has a secure understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. The childminder sits with children and joins in with their play. She offers lots of praise and encouragement, to help children to develop a positive sense of themselves and others. For example, she tells the children that their made-up stories are 'great' and the city they have created from bricks is 'fantastic'. The childminder praises the children for playing well together.

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n The childminder has good links with the school the children attend. She passes on important messages from the school to parents. The childminder works in the school; she is able to talk to teachers about the children to help support their welfare and learning. For example, after talking to the Reception teacher she has introduced flash cards to help children with their reading. n The childminder has effective partnerships with parents and informs them about what their children do. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are not allowed inside the childminder's home and handover happens at the door. The

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12 January 2022 childminder makes the time to give the parents feedback about their child's time with her. Parents speak highly about the childminder. They say their children are happy in her care and she is professional, kind and passionate about her role. n The childminder promotes children's independent skills. Children move around the room selecting their own play and opportunities to engage in. The childminder encourages the children to tidy away as they finish playing with toys. n The childminder attends online training to broaden her knowledge. She has completed a training course about supporting children's mental health. This helps her to think more about children's well-being and she now asks them regularly how they are feeling. n Overall, care practices are good. Children have access to outside spaces; they visit the local park regularly as they come from school. The childminder follows consistent hygiene practices to promote children's good health. For example,

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children use hand gel to stop germs from spreading. However, children do not eat healthy snacks. The childminder gives the children cakes and biscuits rather than providing healthy nutritious foods to help them understand about a healthy diet.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows the signs to look out for that may indicate a child is at harm. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare or if an allegation was to be made against her. The childminder completes regular training to keep her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She has a broad understanding of safeguarding issues, such as County lines and female genital mutilation. The childminder supervises children well and carries out risk assessments to identify and remove any potential hazards for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225184 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10132498 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 20 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Loughborough, Leicestershire. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates term time only, caring for children before and after school. Her sessions are 8am until 9am, and 3.15pm until 5.15pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 provider. n The inspector completed a learning walk of the childminder's provision and discussed how she organises and implements the play for the children. n The childminder and the inspector observed the activities the children were doing and discussed the interactions between herself and the children. n The children spoke with the inspector and invited her into their play at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector observed interactions and the conversations between the childminder and the children and considered the impact these have on children's play. n The parents spoke to the inspector so she could take into account their views. n The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about her training and how

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she evaluates her practice. n The childminder showed the inspector her relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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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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