Childminder in Leicestershire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is dedicated to improving her professional skills. She confidently discusses how she will use this knowledge to improve her practice. She has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements for children. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she will plan her curriculum to suit the ages and abilities of all children. She intends to interact with the children to support their communication and language skills. The childminder will follow children's interests to ensure they behave well and engage fully in their learning. n The childminder has a strong focus on outdoor learning. Children will attend forest school sessions, where they learn to manage their own risks and benefit from being physically active. They will meet with children from other settings and develop their social skills. n The childminder demonstrates how she can provide a safe and secure learning

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environment for children. She will build secure bonds with children to promote their emotional well-being. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other professionals. She explains how she will gather information from parents to support children's individual care and learning needs. This will enable her to establish accurate starting points. n The childminder will track children's development. This will enable the childminder to identify signs of delay at an early stage and give children the extra support they need. Where appropriate she will seek advice from outside agencies to support children's needs. n The childminder knows she must complete a written summary to show children's progress between the ages of two and three and to share this with parents. n The childminder completes child protection training to ensure that her knowledge of safeguarding procedures and how to protect children is robust.

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This provision meets requirements

She has written policies and procedures to follow and share with parents.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501079 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10316791 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 0 Date of previous inspection 29 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Barwell in Leicestershire. The childminder operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and household members. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the systems she has in place to help keep children safe. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

9 February 2024 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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