Childminder in Leicestershire

This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder in her warm and welcoming home. They make choices about the activities they would like to do each day. The childminder plays with the children, interacting positively with them and making activities enjoyable. Children and the childminder laugh together as they compete against one another at a game of snakes and ladders. They cheer and 'boo' as they go up the ladders and down the snakes, working their way around the board. Children learn to take turns and to enjoy winning and losing games because the childminder makes the experience so positive.

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This provision meets requirements

Children play a challenging game where they have to hook a toy fish while it is moving. This is very tricky and takes concentration and perseverance. When children manage to hook a fish, they are excited about their achievement and want to try again to get another one. Children's behaviour is very good. They learn good manners from the childminder, who is a positive role model. Children learn how to hold a polite conversation, taking turns to speak and listen to the other person. Children are praised by the childminder for their good behaviour and manners. This boosts children's self-esteem and makes them feel proud of themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made good progress since her last inspection. She has worked hard to meet the actions raised. The childminder has increased her knowledge and understanding of how young children learn and has plans in place to continue her professional development further. n The childminder has increased her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is now able to confidently demonstrate that she understands her safeguarding responsibilities. The childminder has found that an effective way for her to remember what she has learned is to display notes in prominent places in her home. She regularly refers to these notes to help her to retain the information. n Children's good health is promoted. When they arrive after school, they enjoy eating a healthy snack of strawberries, cheese and crackers. They learn about good hygiene practises, like washing their hands after using the toilet and before

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eating. The childminder's home is clean and hygienic. She takes supplies with her, such as tissues and hand sanitiser, when they go out and about. This ensures she can continue to promote good hygiene practices when out of the home. The childminder chats to children about the importance of looking after their teeth by brushing regularly and visiting the dentist for check-ups. n The childminder plans activities and experiences for the children based on their interests and development needs. She speaks with parents and schoolteachers

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22 September 2022 to ensure she offers complementary activities to those received at home and school. The childminder broadens children's experiences. She takes them swimming which children say they enjoy. Swimming is a fun activity that promotes children's good physical health and builds their confidence in the water. The childminder knows the value of such activities and prioritises them. n The childminder gives children consistent messages about the high expectations she has for their behaviour. She talks to children about how to keep safe in the home and when out and about. Children confidently explain that they must stay close to the childminder when walking because roads are dangerous. They learn from the clear explanations the childminder gives them. Children are learning to take some responsibility for their own safety. The childminder empowers children by explaining child protection to them in an age-appropriate way. For

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example, she tells children that no one is ever allowed to hurt them, and they must tell someone they trust if they are ever worried. n The childminder ensures she keeps children safe when they use internet-enabled devices. She sits with them as they play computer games and does not allow children to have unsupervised access to the internet, to keep them safe. n The childminder encourages children to be independent and do tasks for themselves for the majority of the time. However, occasionally she completes tasks for children which they are more than capable of doing for themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands that children's safety is her duty. She ensures her home is secure, suitable and safe for children. The childminder completes effective risk assessments. She identifies hazards in the home and on outings and takes prompt action to remove these to reduce the risks to children. The childminder is alert to the possible indicators that a child may be being abused or neglected. She knows the correct procedures to follow should she have any child protection concerns about a child in her care. The childminder supervises children closely and when they walk to school, they hold hands to keep safe near roads.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226162 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10233223 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 1 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1983 and lives in Ratby near Leicester. She currently operates after school from 3.15pm to 6pm and during the school holidays, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the activities being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed the progress made since the last inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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22 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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22 September 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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