Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Children enjoy relaxing and chatting with their friends after school. They choose a game to play, engage in drawing and writing or sit and watch their favourite television programme. They comment that one of the best things about going to the childminder's home is the friendships they have made.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder ensures children are familiar with the routine, so that they are comfortable and secure, for example, when there are visitors to the home. She is attentive to younger children's support needs while giving them independence to carry out tasks. For example, if they are still hungry after snack she encourages them to choose something from their lunch box.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder has a warm relationship with the children and they enjoy her company. Younger children sit with the childminder while they work out a puzzle. The childminder has also built friendly relationships with the parents and carers, who she welcomes into the house when they come to collect their children. Children enjoy this time to finish their chosen activity before gathering their belongings.

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need to do better?

n Parents and carers express how much their children enjoy going to the childminder's house. They describe it as a homely environment and say that their children do not want to leave when they are collected. Parents and carers comment on the usefulness of the information the childminder shares with them, including information from school. They value the range of activities she provides, and the regular opportunities children have to go to the park. n The childminder is proactive in gathering and sharing information with the school that children attend. She ensures that for the younger children she speaks to the teacher when collecting them, so that she is aware of anything relevant that has happened that day. n The childminder has a sound understanding of the requirements, including how to manage accidents and the administration of medication. She has undertaken a range of training courses since the last inspection to develop her knowledge

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need to do better?

and understanding of aspects of practice, such as child protection. n The childminder ensures that she explains the expectations to children when they first start attending, so that they know what is expected of them. She calmly reminds the children of these where necessary, and they listen and stop what they are doing. She encourages children to negotiate to share or take turns with the toys. n All children are included. The childminder observes the children at play to ensure

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need to do better?

12 September 2023 they are all engaged. She encourages older and more confident children to support and include others in their play. n Children have constant access to water to ensure they are hydrated. The childminder provides a snack and encourages the children to choose healthy options from their lunch box if they are still hungry.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder implements effective risk assessments to ensure the safety of the children. The premises are well maintained, safe and secure. The childminder helps children to learn why some actions might be unsafe. The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge and understanding of the signs and indicators of abuse. She can describe appropriate action that she would take should she have a concern about a child's welfare. She understands what she should do if there is an allegation against an adult in the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439344 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10258357 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 20 September 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. She provides out-of-school care from 7.15am to 9am Monday to Friday and from 3.15pm to 6pm Monday to Thursday term time only, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training.

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Inspection activities

12 September 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

12 September 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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