Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

This provision meets requirements

Children arrive at the childminder's home after school with enthusiasm. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. She reminds the children to hang up their coats and bags, so they do not trip over them. Children are comfortable in their surroundings. They move around the rooms choosing what they want to play with. They have good relationships with each other and the childminder. The childminder interacts well with them and motivates the children. This is evident as the children make tents with excitement. They are eager to pretend to go camping. The childminder gives the children suggestions about how they can make a tent. The children peg the blankets together and make a roof for their tent. The children are proud of their efforts and sit inside on cushions, chatting to each other and looking at books.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder provides opportunities for the children to be social and to talk to each other, for example, at snack time. Children sit around the table and engage in friendly conversations with each other and the childminder. They chat about their favourite parts of the school day and the childminder listens intently to them. The children display good behaviour. They respond positively to requests from the childminder, for example, to clear their dish and cup away after snack.

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n The childminder and children enjoy each other's company. They laugh together as they all join in with building the tent. The childminder endeavours to provide an inclusive after-school provision for children. She provides a stimulating environment and encourages the children to develop a sense of belonging. She collaborates with the children to ensure that they make decisions about their play, allowing them to choose what they would like to do and to have a relaxed and fun time after school. n The childminder helps the children to learn the importance of good health and hygiene through everyday routines. Children attend to their own toileting needs and wash their hands. They enjoy a variety of nutritious snacks that are freshly prepared and meet their individual dietary needs. Children independently help themselves to snacks and have access to drinking water throughout the session. n The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. Children

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have regular access to outdoors for fresh air and exercise. For example, children visit the local park each night on their way back from school. To further extend children's physical development, the childminder takes children to woodlands where they can climb trees and balance on logs. This supports the children to develop their understanding of how to take safe risks. n The childminder is a good role model, she has a secure understanding of how to

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16 May 2023 manage children's behaviour. She sits with children and joins in with their play. She offers lots of praise and encouragement, to help children to develop a positive sense of themselves and others. For example, she tells the children their tent is fantastic and she praises them for playing well together. n Parents say their children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's. They are confident their children are safe and well cared for. Parents say that the childminder is approachable and keeps them informed about their child's experiences. She talks to parents about what their children have been doing and the skills they are learning. Parents comment that children come home happily chatting about the things they have been doing while in the childminder's care. n There are effective relationships between the childminder and the local school. Information is shared and this helps to support a consistency of care.

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n The childminder is committed to developing her professional development and attends training to broaden her knowledge and skills. She recently attended a course about supporting children with additional needs. This helped her to think more about how to support children's well-being and how to help children deal with their emotions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows the signs to look out for that may indicate a child is at harm. She understands the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare or an allegation is made against her. The childminder completes regular training to keep her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She supervises children well and carries out risk assessments to identify and remove any potential hazards for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225134 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10264018 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 19 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Kegworth, Leicestershire. She provides care before and after school, all year round. Her sessions are Monday to Friday 7.30am until 8.45am, 3.15pm until 6pm and 7.30am until 6pm during school holidays. 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 childminder 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 childminder. n The inspector completed a tour of the childminder's provision to check the premises were safe and secure. n The children spoke with the inspector and invited her into their play at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector observed interactions and the conversations between the childminder and the children and considered the impact these have on children. n The parents spoke to the inspector, so she could take into account their views. n The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about her training and how she evaluates her practice.

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Inspection activities

16 May 2023 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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