Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

This provision does not meet requirements

Children are not fully safeguarded at the setting. The childminder does not have a clear understanding of all aspects of good safeguarding practice.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children settle very quickly into the relaxed, child-centred home. Children, including the youngest and those new to the setting, are all comfortable with the childminder. They confidently come into the setting after school. They go straight to the table to have a drink and a snack, and they chat with each other and the childminder about their day. The childminder supports their growing independence. They choose their own snacks and are trusted to follow the agreed house rules.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children are happy at the setting and their individual needs are taken into account. They make their own choices about what to do. They rush to play outside when they first arrive from school. They enjoy throwing a ball together and learning to play badminton. They know how to access the resources of their choice. When younger children tire, they settle in the lounge to watch a favourite television programme.

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This provision does not meet requirements

Children build good friendships with their peers and say that their friends are what they like best about being at the setting. They play together cooperatively, discussing what to play and where to sit. They listen to each other and take turns.

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need to do better?

n Children are not kept fully safe because the childminder does not have a sound understanding of all aspects of safeguarding. Safeguarding policy and procedures are in place, but the childminder does not have sufficient knowledge and understanding of their contents to take appropriate action if it is needed. n The childminder is a good role model. She speaks kindly, listens to what children say and supports their choice of play, getting involved at their request. n The childminder has good systems in place to manage behaviour. Children behave well. They listen to the childminder when she reminds them to be careful throwing a ball. They are considerate to their friends; they say sorry when they accidentally bump into another child. They know what is expected of them and are gently reminded if necessary. n The childminder builds good relationships with the families who attend. Parents are very happy with the care provided. They comment that the childminder

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need to do better?

operates a provision with a 'home-from-home feel' and that their child 'loves it' at the setting. Parents say that their children settle really well and are always happy to come. They trust the childminder to share any information they need to know and feel confident that their children are safe and well cared for.

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need to do better?

20 September 2022 n The childminder is well organised. She effectively gathers all the information she needs about a child to ensure she can meet any particular needs and can provide appropriate care for the children who attend. She keeps an accurate register of attendance and ensures key training, such as paediatric first aid, is kept up to date. n The childminder understands what may pose a risk to children on her premises and takes action to minimise identified risks. As a result, children are cared for in an organised and safe environment. The childminder helps children start to learn to keep themselves safe. She talks to children about what may cause them injury, such as trips or falls from walls and steps in the garden. The childminder supervises children effectively. n The childminder knows what children are learning about in school and talks to them about this. She shares key information with the school that children attend

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children are not fully safeguarded because the childminder does not know who to report to should an allegation be made against her or another adult in her home. The childminder also does not have an understanding of the signs and symptoms she may see or hear that could indicate a child is at risk from extremist behaviours or how to refer such concerns. Children do not learn how to keep themselves safe when they are online as the childminder does not discuss this with them to support their learning. Procedures to keep children safe online are not fully secure.

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Due date

ensure that the safeguarding procedures are fully understood, including the action that must be taken if an allegation is made against the provider or another person in the household 14/10/2022

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Due date

ensure there is a clear understanding of all aspects of safeguarding children, including the risks to children from extremist views and when children are online. 21/10/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439344 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10132516 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 14 Date of previous inspection 6 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. She provides out-of-school care starting from 7.15am and finishing at 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She takes children to, and collects them from, Ashby Willesley Primary School.

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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 provider. n The inspector observed a range of play activities in the childminder's home and garden and the interactions between the children and the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents to gather their views. n A sample of documentation that supports the effective management of the childcare was reviewed. n The inspector viewed the premises used for childminding and spoke to the provider about how this is organised.

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Inspection activities

20 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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Inspection activities

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