Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2015 20 October 2008

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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 a clear understanding of how to keep children safe, both on and off the premises. She has good procedures in place for safeguarding children and understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder is able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. This means that she is able to fully support children's learning and plan for their next steps to help them make progress.  The childminder provides a child-friendly, well-resourced environment to promote all seven areas of learning.  The childminder clearly describes how to promote children's good health. For example, through implementing good hygiene procedures to enable children to know and understand when and why to wash their hands.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of working in

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The provision meets requirements

partnership with parents to establish and support all children's individual care and learning needs.  The childminder has a good range of toys, books and resources that children can choose from and explore. As a result, children's independence is supported.  The childminder has an up-to-date first-aid qualification and carries public liability insurance as required.

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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 had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  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 held discussions with the childminder about her procedures for safeguarding children.  The inspector checked essential documentation, including policies, procedures and registers.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors and evaluates her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349132 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 857423 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Starthern, near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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