Childminder 2694560

This provision does not meet requirements

n Children's safety is not assured because the childminder has not followed the correct procedures to provide Ofsted with information about all adults who work at or regularly visit the setting. As a result, Ofsted has not been able to verify the suitability of individuals who have contact with the children. Despite this breach of requirements, the childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to identify safeguarding issues and how to report these if she was concerned about a child. She also understands who to contact if an allegation was made against an adult in her home. n The childminder has established a clear curriculum, which helps prepare children for their next stage of learning. She focuses on children becoming independent and confident communicators. The childminder explains she aims for all children to manage their own self-care needs, including toileting and dressing themselves before they leave for school.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder gathers information from parents when children first start attending her setting. She explains that she offers flexible settling sessions and understands the importance of getting to know children and their families well. The childminder uses information that parents provide to establish next steps in learning and plan activities accordingly. In addition, the childminder explains how she plans to work in partnership with other settings if a child attends more than one setting. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child development. She explains how she supports disadvantaged children, including those who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder knows who to contact in the event she needed to seek further support for a disadvantaged child. n The childminder explains that she has rules for her home that all children must

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follow. These include being kind and respecting each other. The childminder explains that she gives positive praise when children follow the rules. Older children who are present at the inspection, demonstrate exemplary behaviour and manners. The childminder encourages them to share as they play with their friends. n The childminder supports all children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She provides healthy meals for children and understands the importance of a well-balanced diet. The childminder ensures all children access the outdoors daily and takes children into the community regularly to develop their large-muscle skills as she teaches them to climb on equipment at the park. She provides physical development opportunities, such as yoga sessions.

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This provision does not meet requirements

18 February 2025 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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Due date

provide Ofsted with the relevant information to enable them to carry out the required suitability checks on anyone who is working with or regularly visiting the premises. 18/03/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2694560 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10368348 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Hinckley, Leicestershire. She has a level 3 early years qualification. She operates all year round on a Monday to Thursday from 7am until 5.30pm and on a Friday from 7am until 4.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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

18 February 2025 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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