Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2015 9 August 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is confident in her ability to sensitively observe and assess children's progress and use this information to identify and plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to ensure that children settle quickly and make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote positive behaviour through praise and encouragement. She has thought about how she will help children to develop their social and independence skills in preparation for their eventual move to school.  The childminder understands how to promote children's health and well-being by providing opportunities to talk to children about healthy lifestyles. She understands how

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The provision meets requirements

to promote healthy eating and to provide children with daily opportunities for fresh air and physical activity outdoors.  The childminder holds public liability insurance and has a current paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder is fully aware of the need to promote children's positive awareness of the similarities and differences in society. Through discussion, she demonstrates that she understands how to help children to develop a greater understanding of the world in which they live.  The childminder has effective safeguarding knowledge. She has developed a comprehensive range of policies and procedures which she shares with parents, and confidently talks about the procedures she would follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents, other agencies and other provisions children attend, so that children receive a

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The provision meets requirements

consistent approach to their care and learning.  The childminder understands how to use self-evaluation to help identify strengths and weaknesses, and seeks support and training from the local authority. 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 premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children.  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 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.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to assess children's learning and how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all members of the household and the childminder's qualifications, and discussed with the childminder the way she evaluates

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Inspection activities

her provision and plans further improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421093 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 852179 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in New Parks, Leicestershire. She operates weekends from 7am to 7pm, and seven days a week during school holidays, from 7am to 7pm.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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