Childminder in Leicester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. This includes if children are being drawn into radicalisation or subject to female genital mutilation. The childminder knows where to report concerns about children's safety or if an allegation of abuse is made against herself or her family. n The childminder plans to work in partnership with parents. She intends to share photos showing children's achievements with parents. The childminder plans to support parents to continue their children's learning at home. n The childminder explains how she will promote children's good health. For example, she will offer children healthy snacks and talk to them about how food is grown. The childminder explains how she will make sure that children wash their hands prior to eating and after using the bathroom. She will talk to children

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about oral hygiene. n The childminder explains how she will promote children's independence, for example she will encourage children to take off their shoes and coats by themselves. She will ask children to take their plates to the sink in the kitchen after their meals and snacks. n The childminder understands how to provide a safe environment for children to play in. She plans to undertake risk assessments of her home, indoors and outdoors, and remove any identified hazards prior to children arriving. She will ensure that she supervises children well and that they are never left alone with her pet dog. n The childminder is aware of how to support children's physical development. For example, she will put toys slightly out of babies' reach to encourage them to move their bodies. She will hold onto babies' hands to support them to walk. The childminder plans to encourage older children to play ball games. She

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This provision meets requirements

intends to take them to the park to use large climbing apparatus. n The childminder explains how she intends to promote positive behaviour. She will give children praise and stickers for their achievements. The childminder will encourage children to share and take turns. n When children first start attending, the childminder intends to speak to parents to find out about children's interests and their abilities. She explains how she will use this information, along with her own observations and assessments, to plan for children's development. n The childminder explains how she will support children's communication and language skills. She will sing nursery rhymes and read stories to children. The childminder will speak to children when she plays alongside them.

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This provision meets requirements

9 June 2022 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 EY415829 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10143271 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 1 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Leicester, Leicestershire. She operates during school term time from 4pm until 6pm, and during the school holidays from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds 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 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability for persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

9 June 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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