Bott Janette Susan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2015 14 March 2011

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 Through discussion and examples of documentation, the childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to manage her provision. She is also aware of the importance of maintaining her professional development and has attended a number of relevant courses.  The childminder demonstrates that she can support children's learning and development well. She has a good knowledge about how young children learn and progress. She also has a clear understanding about how to implement positive teaching methods to support the acquisition of good skills across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder maintains good records about all aspects of the provision, in order to ensure that children's safety and well-being is prioritised. She regularly carries out risk assessments of home and places she takes the children. Regular fire drills are carried out and the electronic system alerts her if a child has not had an opportunity to practice

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The provision meets requirements

the emergency drill.  The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. She is fully aware of the signs of abuse and her duty to report any child protection concerns to appropriate agencies. In addition, she has attended safeguarding training and holds the up-to-date contact numbers for her local safeguarding team.  The childminder demonstrates that she can support children's health and promote their positive attitudes to self-care. She makes sure children learn about hygiene practice by reinforcing good hand washing procedures and has posters display in the bathroom to remind children of the importance of washing their hands.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on inclusion and on promoting positive behaviour and uses reward charts. She demonstrates a commitment to meeting the individual needs of children and promoting equality and children access a good range of small world characters depicting positive images of disabilities.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed areas to be used for the care of children along with furniture, equipment and toys that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the indoor and outdoor play space and held discussions with the childminder in relation to health and safety.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and recording procedures the chidminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members, and the childminder's qualifications and self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225166 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 876413 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999. She lives with her husband and three adult children in Cossington, Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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