Childminder in Leicestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to work closely with parents to find out children's starting points. She understands the importance of sharing what the child has been learning each day and providing parents with support to encourage children's learning at home. This includes encouraging parents to read with their child. n The childminder has a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She understands signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk from harm. This includes aspects such as female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. She has a clear safeguarding procedure in place. This is to ensure concerns are followed up in a timely manner with the relevant professionals. The childminder understands how to manage any allegations which may be made against her. She continuously carries out risk assessments to keep children safe. The environment is safe and secure. n The childminder recognises the need for children to have a healthy lifestyle,

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including ensuring that children play outdoors each day and develop their physical skills. The childminder discusses the importance of oral health and the need to provide children with healthy meals and snacks. n The childminder will find out what the children's interests are. She will then use this information to plan purposeful activities that engage children. For example, if children enjoy looking for bugs, she would support them to build an environment to attract insects, enabling them to learn more about the natural world. n The childminder understands how to support children's communication and language development. She will talk to children about the activities that they are involved in and sing with children every day. n The childminder understands the need to use information gained from assessment of children's learning to plan their next steps. This ensures that the next stages of learning are carefully sequenced to ensure children make good

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This provision meets requirements

progress. The childminder understands how to provide support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She outlines how to work with other professionals to ensure that an appropriate support plan is in place. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop the knowledge and skills that they need, so that they benefit from what school has to offer. This includes supporting children to learn how to independently wash their hands and manage their own personal hygiene.

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This provision meets requirements

12 July 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 EY561918 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10191361 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 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018, she lives in Coalville, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for the bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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 childminder spoke to the inspector about how the environment and resources are used. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her self -evaluation and continuous professional development. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she will support children with SEND. n The inspector discussed with the provider how they deliver the educational programmes for children.

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Inspection activities

12 July 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

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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