Childminder in Leicestershire

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (enforcement)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has taken the necessary steps to address the action raised at the last inspection. She has completed an appropriate paediatric first-aid course and holds a current certificate that meets the criteria for registration. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop and learn. She explains how she will use assessments to help her identify what children know and can do, and where they may need extra support. The childminder describes how she would plan and provide a range of activities, that take into account children's individual needs, interests and ideas. n The childminder explains how she will maintain a safe and secure environment for all children. She understands the need to risk assess to ensure that the premises are suitable prior to caring for children. n The childminder talks about the importance of supporting children's communication and language development, including those that speak English

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as an additional language. She describes how she would interact and talk with children as they play and during daily routines and encourage them to use their home language. n The childminder understands the importance of building positive relationships with children. She describes how she would be a positive role model and help children to learn how to behave in a positive way. For example, teaching children how to share and take turns during daily activities. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's good health. She explains how she will encourage children to follow good hygiene routines and how she would provide healthy meals and snacks for children, taking into account any specific dietary needs. n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children and keep them safe from harm. She completes regular training to ensure she has an up- to-date knowledge and understanding of child protection policies and

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procedures. The childminder knows the procedures she would follow if she had a concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder recognises the value of working closely with parents and other professionals to help support children's care and learning. She shares how she works alongside parents to gather important information before children start.

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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 EY484852 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10238033 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 24 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Oadby, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector her premises and discussed how they are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder. She reviewed documents such as public liability insurance, suitability of the childminder, relevant policies and evidence of the childminder's professional development.

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Inspection activities

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

12 July 2022 12 July 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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