Childminder in Leicestershire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

Children's health and welfare are not consistently assured. The childminder does not carefully consider the safe supervision of children, particularly during mealtimes. In addition, she has not given enough thought to promoting children's good health and ensuring they are provided with a balanced and nutritious diet. Despite this, children enjoy their time at the childminder's home. Children confidently interact and talk with visitors. They play alongside their friends, explore the toys and learn to share. Children develop close attachments with the childminder. They go to her for cuddles and reassurance. All children are familiar with routines and the childminder's expectations. The childminder encourages children to be independent. When it is time to go outside, children put on their shoes.

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The provision is inadequate

While outside, children use the equipment to practise their physical skills. They run, climb and balance. Children develop their hand-eye coordination as they carefully pour water into a waterway. They learn how water moves as they drop balls into it. Children are supported to learn new words, such as 'float'. They watch the balls travel at speed and shout, 'Wow' with excitement. Children concentrate as they make marks with the chalk. They develop their small-muscle skills as they manipulate the chalks and proudly show their creations to the childminder. Children are encouraged to choose their favourite books to read with the childminder and learn to listen carefully. The childminder encourages them to talk about how the characters in the story are feeling. This helps children to understand their emotions. They point to the pictures of ladybirds and confidently count them to 10.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not consider all potential risks to children during mealtimes. Young children are left alone for short periods while eating. This lack of supervision puts children at potential risk of choking. n The childminder does not consistently ensure that children eat a balanced diet. She does not provide healthy snacks and drinks. Children are offered sugary snacks and sip juice from lidded cups throughout the day. Consequently, healthy eating is not promoted, and children's good health is not supported. n The childminder gathers information from parents when their child starts with her. However, she does not share regular two-way information with other settings that children also attend. This means continuity in children's care and learning is not consistently assured. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour. She supports children to share toys and take turns. When children struggle to manage their emotions, the

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need to do better?

childminder reassures and distracts them. For example, when children are unsure about having their nappies changed, the childminder shows them

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3 May 2023 pictures on the changing mat. Children decide where they would like to lie on the mat and then happily have their nappies changed. n The childminder ensures that her interactions with children support their communication and language development. She listens and responds to what children say, uses gestures and introduces new vocabulary during activities. n The childminder supports children to understand what makes them unique. She encourages children to celebrate home festivals. For instance, parents bring decorated eggs and arrange an egg hunt for the children. They are invited into the setting to talk to children about their children's different cultures and traditions. This helps children to learn to respect differences. n The childminder supports children's play and interacts in a way that helps them build on what they know and can do. For example, as children play with a car track, the childminder demonstrates how to push a lever to project a car from

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the beginning of the track to the end. Children learn to persevere as they use the strength in their muscles to push the lever. The childminder supports them to test how far the lever can push different-sized cars. n The childminder offers purposeful experiences which engage the children. She finds out their interests and uses this information to plan appropriate activities. For example, the childminder promotes children's interest in pirates. Children are provided books about pirates to find out more information. They decide to plan a treasure hunt where they hide coins and count how many they find. n The childminder generally keeps up to date with current information from the local authority. However, she does not review her practice or consider professional development to ensure that her knowledge and practice continuously improve.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is not consistently assured. The childminder does not continually supervise children when eating, which could put them at risk of harm. Nevertheless, the childminder has a good understanding of the different types of abuse and the possible signs that indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes aspects such as female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder knows what procedure to follow if she has safeguarding concerns. She knows what to do if an allegation is made against her. The childminder is aware of her role and responsibility if a child has an accident or illness in the absence of their parent.

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Due date

3 May 2023 ensure children are adequately supervised at all times, including when eating 04/05/2023

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Due date

ensure meals, snacks and drinks are healthy, balanced and nutritious 18/05/2023

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Due date

ensure a consistent approach to sharing information about children's development with other early years settings children also attend. 18/05/2023

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should:

n strengthen professional development to further improve knowledge and the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 226113 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10283949 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 15 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Braunstone Town, Leicester. She operates all year round, from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how the environment and resources are used. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

3 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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Inspection activities

3 May 2023 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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