Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 August 2015 15 June 2011

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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 understands how to provide children with a wide range of experiences based on their individual needs and interests. She knows how to assess children's progress and plan activities that will build on their next steps in learning and development.  The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and has systems in place to prevent cross-infection. There are signs displayed to show children how to wash their hands. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of promoting outdoor learning and physical activities for children.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of how to keep children safe from harm, both on and off the premises. She has good procedures in place for safeguarding children. The childminder has policies and procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice. She is

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The provision meets requirements

increasing her skills and knowledge through training and has identified areas to develop to further improve her setting. This contributes to her ability to improve outcomes for children's learning.  The childminder understands the importance of partnership working with parents, other professionals and settings that children attend. She explains how she can provide parents with regular feedback about children's progress and daily activities.  The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to work with children to promote positive behaviour and treat everyone with respect.  The childminder has systems to gather information from parents before children start at her setting. This helps children to settle and be emotionally secure from the beginning.

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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 how the childminder intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and procedures that the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the way she evaluates her provision and plans further improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413112 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 851360 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Bagworth, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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