Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 21 May 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has met the actions raised at the last inspection. She recognises the importance of continuing to review her childminding provision to help develop her practice.  The childminder and her assistant have attended training which has improved their knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements of childminding. A suitable range of policies and procedures support their practice.  The childminder has a sound understanding of how children learn. She understands the benefit of completing observations of children's learning. The childminder has prepared systems to enable her to assess children's developmental progress.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnerships with parents, professionals and other settings children attend to support each child's individual needs.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being and the importance of working with parents to settle children into her setting. She knows how to manage

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The provision meets requirements

children's behaviour. She plans to teach children what is expected of them, to take turns and be kind and respect each other.  The childminder shows that she understands the importance of promoting children's healthy lifestyles. She discusses how she will provide a varied range of meals and snacks and provide opportunities for children to develop their physical skills.  The childminder demonstrates that she understands her role in protecting children. She is aware of the action she would take should she be a concerned about a child in her care. The childminder has identified potential risks within the environment and has taken necessary action to ensure the environment is safe.  The childminder has updated her paediatric first-aid training. She understands the need to maintain records of any accidents and injuries.  The childminder works closely with her assistant. They keep their practice up to date

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The provision meets requirements

through reading articles, seeking advice and support from other agencies and completing training. 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 and her assistant how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector observed areas to be used for the care of children along with furniture, equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428008 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 1040967 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 9 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Hamilton, Leicester. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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