Little People Childcare

Report for childcare on domestic premises

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This provision meets requirements

n The provider has an appropriate awareness of safeguarding issues and procedures to follow in the event of a concern arising about children's welfare. The provider understands how to assess risks and provide a secure, comfortable play environment for children. n The provider understands how to reflect on her practice to make improvements. She continues to attend training to keep her knowledge updated. For example, she has developed her understanding of ways to assess children's development. n The provider knows how to promote children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. She recognises how to encourage children to develop positive attitudes to keeping healthy and understand the importance of physical exercise. She is aware of how to support children's emotional well-being. n The provider understands her responsibilities in meeting requirements. She demonstrates awareness of children's development and how to support them to

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This provision meets requirements

make progress from their starting points through motivating play activities. n The provider understands the importance of forming positive partnerships with parents. She is aware of the benefits of sharing information with parents and other providers children attend, to promote a consistent approach to their care and learning needs.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY463784 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 10125881 Type of provision Childcare on domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 0

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reference number

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2014

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Information about this early years setting

Little People Childcare registered in 2013. The group operates from the provider's home situated in Verwood, Dorset and is open Monday to Thursday, from 8.30am until 6pm all year round. The provider holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She is in receipt of government funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 viewed the play areas and discussed with the provider how she would use these to support children's care and learning needs. n The inspector had discussions with the provider about how she reflects on her practice and how she plans to provide the educational curriculum for children. n The inspector viewed documentation to check the provider's suitability and qualifications.

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Inspection activities

9 February 2022 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

9 February 2022 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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