Childminder in Leicester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to safeguard children. She understands the signs and symptoms which may indicate a child's welfare is at risk and knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child in her care. n The childminder is aware of the importance of undertaking regular observations and assessments of children's development and she understands how to plan for their next steps. She plans to take account of children's individual interests to support her to choose activities that will motivate them to remain engaged. She can effectively explain how she promotes all areas of learning. n The childminder shows an understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents. She knows the information she needs to gather when children first start, and how to keep parents involved in their children's learning and development. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and the

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importance of providing a healthy and balanced diet. She is clear about the importance of supporting children's emotional well-being and building strong relationships with them, so they develop positive attitudes to learning, and feel safe and secure. n The childminder demonstrates how she will teach children to respect and value other people's opinions and learn to behave well. She can explain how she will offer a variety of experiences to children, to help them gain a clear understanding of the world around them. n The childminder has a suitable knowledge of how to evaluate the quality of her practice. The childminder showed that she can identify areas for development and how to access training and the support networks available to her.

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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 EY428008 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10105126 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 19 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Hamilton, Leicester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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 inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

23 September 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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