Childminder in Leicestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and sharing information regularly. She is aware to find out about children before they start with her. The childminder states information will be gathered regarding children's likes, dislikes and what their interests are. This will help to ensure the activities she provides are linked to their individual needs, in order to help them settle. Parents will be invited to visit with their children for a settling- in session, to help children feel safe and comfortable. The childminder explains how this will enable her to start and build relationships with children. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues. She is aware of the signs and indicators of abuse and how to report any concerns she may have. The childminder understands the signs when children may be at risk of exposure to extremist views. She knows the procedure to follow if an allegation is made

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against herself or a household member. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, a secure understanding of how to manage potential risks and how to keep children safe. She explains how she will supervise children as they walk home with her from school, or as they play in the local park. The childminder is aware to review the areas children access in her home, and on outings, to ensure hazards are safely minimised. n The childminder explains the daily opportunities she will provide for children to access the outdoors, such as visiting the local park after school. Children will also benefit from opportunities to access the garden, or to play inside or outdoors. The childminder provides a considered outdoor area, where children can climb on a restored boat, go on swings and build dens using logs and tree stumps. n The childminder describes how she will promote good behaviour, and help children to take turns and share. She explains how she will share the house rules

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and encourage children to make posters with these on to support their understanding. The childminder understands the importance of praise, and is aware to reinforce children behaving in a positive way. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continually improving her practice. Since her last inspection, she has ensured her mandatory training is up to date. The childminder constantly considers how she could improve her provision. She discusses how she has developed her outdoor area since her last inspection, to provide more opportunities for children. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, that she has a secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage curriculum. She explains how she will plan activities for children to build on what they already know. The childminder will consider what children's next steps are and plan activities to develop these.

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This provision meets requirements

15 August 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 EY411717 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064490 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 7 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates from 7.30am until 8.40am and 3pm until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used for childminding. She discussed with the inspector how her home is safe and suitable for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members.

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15 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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15 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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