Childminder in Leicestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how young children learn and develop. She has a detailed knowledge of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. The childminder explains how she will plan interesting activities. She says she will incorporate children's next steps in the activities she plans. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to develop children's communication and language skills. She plans for children to share books on a daily basis. For example, the childminder will sing songs to children throughout the day, so they begin to learn nursery rhymes. n The childminder explains how she will encourage children to behave in a positive way. She talks about how she will model skills such as taking turns and sharing with children. The childminder says that if minor disagreements occur between children, she will talk to them about how to resolve problems. She says she will talk to children about how each other may be feeling.

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n The childminder encourages children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She explains how she will provide different fruit and vegetables for snack. The childminder discusses how she will provide children with foods that they have not tried before. She plans to take children on outings in the local area, such as to the park and forest. The childminder recognises the importance of children being able to run around and get fresh air. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to protect children from harm. She knows what the signs and symptoms of abuse are. The childminder knows who to report her concerns to. She has a safeguarding policy to refer to with appropriate contact numbers. The childminder is aware of possible indicators a child may be experiencing extreme views or beliefs. n The childminder knows how to work with parents. She says she will talk to parents before they start to find out all about their likes and dislikes. The

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childminder says she will provide a daily diary for parents about what children have eaten during the day and what activities they have enjoyed. She understands how to seek advice from other professionals if needed.

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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 2522658 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10215032 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Leicester. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan activities for children. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used for childminding. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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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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