Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2015 28 May 2012

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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 her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is aware of ways to promote children's learning through a variety of activities.  The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of child protection concerns because she has completed training in safeguarding. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home and for any outings.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to meet children's individual needs. She will obtain information from parents when children start attending. She explains how she will share details of activities and inform parents of how children's learning can be supported at home.  The childminder understands how to improve and develop her setting. She is aware of the importance of working with other providers and professionals, so that continuous

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The provision meets requirements

and consistent approaches to children's care and learning are promoted. The childminder's practice is reflected in a range of policies and procedures that she has in place.  The childminder's home is warm and welcoming and she has a good range of resources in place.  The childminder demonstrates an understanding of providing children with opportunities for fresh air and exercise. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to manage children's behaviour.

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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 looked at the areas of the home that are to be used for childminding and discussed the resources available.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her procedures for safeguarding children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors and evaluates her practice.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including policies, procedures, the childminder's qualifications and first-aid certificate. She checked evidence of suitability of all household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415829 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 851662 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Leicester City. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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