Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

This provision meets requirements

Children are happy and settled in this homely environment. The childminder ensures children unwind and relax following a day at school. She promotes positive behaviour, and children display considerate and caring attitudes towards one another. For example, the childminder encourages older children to support their younger friends as they walk home from school. Older children eagerly hold the hand of a younger friend and offer words of encouragement as they walk together. Younger children listen intently as the childminder reminds them how to keep safe when crossing the road.

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This provision meets requirements

Children follow daily routines and are aware of the childminder's expectations. For example, as they arrive at the childminder's home, they quickly wash their hands and go into the designated area ready for tea. Children are sociable and comfortably chat as they eat. Once tea is over, children busy themselves and become engaged in activities that ignite their interest. For example, children persist when connecting small elastic bands to form bracelets and remain focused until they achieve their desired outcome.

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n The childminder engages children in discussions around topics of interest, such as Bonfire Night. Older children discuss Guy Fawkes, and younger children eagerly discuss where they will be watching fireworks with family members. This supports children to deepen their friendships, interactions and conversational skills with others. n The childminder offers children a wide range of experiences. For example, children enjoy learning about people who help them and how to respond in the event of an accident. The childminder organises visits from the fire brigade and talks about first aid. Older children are enthusiastic as they recall past 'first-aid training' and remember how to keep themselves safe in the event of a fire. Younger children discuss calling 999 in an emergency. n Children delight in doing things for themselves. For example, during a birthday tea party, older children assume the role of being a drinks monitor and prepare

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drinks for their friends. Younger children ensure that everyone has a cup. This develops children's independence and self-esteem. Children learn to manage their personal needs and are independent. They put shoes and coats on before going outside and willingly assist with tasks, such as tidying up. n The childminder supports children's interests as they play. For example, as younger children enjoy a pop-up board game, the childminder encourages them to identify different shapes and shares the names of shapes that they are unfamiliar with. This helps children build on their learning from school. However,

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4 November 2024 not all children have the same level of understanding, and the childminder does not always recognise this. This leads to some children being overwhelmed. n The childminder has developed strong working partnerships with the schools children attend. She readily shares information in relation to children's care and learning. For example, as the childminder collects children from their classrooms, she asks their teachers about the children's day. Teachers share information about topics children have been involved in, such as Diwali. The childminder uses this information to encourage later discussions and further extend children's knowledge. n The childminder works in close consultation with parents to get to know children and support them to settle in. She asks parents to share information, such as children's likes and dislikes and family members, so that she can deepen her relationships. She shares information with parents in a variety of ways, including

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via an online app. This strengthens parent partnerships, and parents speak highly of the care their children receive. n The childminder develops her practice and professional knowledge through ongoing training opportunities. She actively researches teaching techniques used in schools and implements them within her setting to ensure continuity in children's learning and teaching styles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495458 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10355469 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 19 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Great Easton, Leicester. She offers care before- and after-school for school-age children. Sessions are from 7am to 8.30am and 3.25pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The inspector observed the suitability and safety of the childminder's premises. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke with the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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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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