Childminder, Out-of school day care in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2015 13 March 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates, through discussion and documentation, her clear understanding of how to promote children's learning. She has the skills and knowledge to plan activities for children that take into account their interests, while providing challenging opportunities that are motivational and help them to make progress in their learning.  The childminder has suitable documents for assessing and tracking children's learning, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder has a good range of toys, books and resources both inside and outdoors that are attractively displayed and support the seven areas of learning. Consequently children are provided with an environment which supports independent choice in their play.  The childminder has developed effective systems to gather information from parents about their children's individual care routines and achievements at home. This means

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The provision meets requirements

that she is able to plan a consistent approach to ensure children's needs are being met.  The childminder demonstrates that she understands how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. She carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and outings she does with the children and these contribute to maintaining children's safety and well-being.  The childminder can talk about how she supervises her assistant and ensures that he continues to develop his knowledge in order that children are appropriately supported at all times.  The childminder has implemented good systems in order to gain the views of parents and children to support her in evaluating her practice.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she will meet children's individual learning and development needs and how she will observe, assess and track children's progress.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home to be used for childminding, together with the toys, resources and equipment provided.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the arrangements for safeguarding to ensure children are protected from harm and the risk assessment procedures to provide a safe environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376025 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 858337 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Croft, Leicestershire. She holds an early years qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 7.45am 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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