Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder describes how she provides safe and stimulating care for children, who she cares for before and after school, and during the school holidays. She talks about how she plans activities around what the children are interested in, and includes activities to help them with any areas of learning that they are struggling with at school. n The childminder provides a secure environment for children, who are able to access both indoor and outdoor areas. There is space for children to play and to relax. However, the paediatric first-aid qualification that the childminder and her assistant have is out of date. n The childminder and her assistant talk about how they work together. They have both accessed courses to enable them to understand children's needs. The childminder oversees the assistant's work and describes how she provides guidance when needed. n The childminder talks about having developed and improved her provision. She

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has further developed written policies, which she shares with parents. She evaluates and improves the provision by listening to parents' feedback. She offers parents an annual parents' evening when they can talk about what is going well and what could be improved. Parents also have daily opportunities to feedback when they drop off and/or collect their children. The childminder talks to the children and asks them what they enjoy. She buys books that reflect the topics that children are learning about at school. n The childminder explains how she would respond to any safeguarding concerns that could arise. She demonstrates a good understanding of abuse and neglect, including what to look out for and how to respond. Both the childminder and her assistant are aware of the risks of online abuse and take measures to keep the children safe. For example, children are not given access to the internet within

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the setting. n The childminder and her assistant talk about how they take children out on a range of different trips and outings, including swimming, going to the local park, visiting the nearby bird sanctuary, and visiting Leicester Museum. The childminder assesses risks as part of the planning for trips and visits, and takes steps to manage and minimise those risks. n The childminder explains that she has an inclusive approach to all children, including those children with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She would think about how she could provide suitable care and meet the child's needs when considering offering a place to a child with SEND. n The childminder discusses how she promotes diversity, for example she provides a range of books about different religions. She and her assistant have taken children to a local mosque, where they were collecting items for vulnerable people, to extend the children's understanding.

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n Parents say that their children love attending the provision and describe it as a 'home from home'. They say their children enjoy a range of activities, including playing football and doing craft activities. Parents explain that the childminder

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5 August 2022 lets them know what the children have been doing, how they are progressing, and that she supports them with their children's learning. For example, she uses phonics sheets to help develop school-age children's reading skills.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

ensure that adults who work alone with children have a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. 01/09/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376025 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10144423 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 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in south west Leicestershire. She provides care before and after school, and during school holidays. She operates from Monday to Friday, between 7.45am and 6pm. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3 and has one assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 childminder. n The inspector and the childminder walked around the premises together. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

5 August 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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5 August 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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