Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2015 4 November 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

 This highly qualified childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She has carefully considered how to plan for individual children's interests, learning needs and next steps. She fully understands the importance of completing observations to assess children's progress and outline gaps in their development.  The childminder demonstrates how she would work with parents and other settings that children attend in order to share children's learning experiences. This means that she builds up a holistic view of children's development so that they benefit through continuity of care and learning.  The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of how to safeguard children and what to do should she have any concerns about children in her care. She has a current paediatric first-aid certificate and has attended safeguarding children training to ensure her knowledge and understanding is up to date.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder clearly demonstrates her plans for setting out her provision and resources. She shows a good understanding of the importance of ensuring the environment and resources will provide challenge for children and engage their interest.  The childminder discusses how the equipment and all areas intended to be used for childminding are regularly risk assessed and suitable for their purpose.  The childminder is knowledgeable about the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands the importance of maintaining the required records and has a range of policies and procedures in place to ensure the smooth running of her childminding service.

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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 intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector discussed policies and a selection of other documents the childminder has prepared to use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications and discussed with the childminder her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368246 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 857884 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 4 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Claybrooke Magna, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. She has a relevant qualification at level 6.

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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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