Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2016 15 January 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has undertaken training to improve her knowledge and understanding of the requirements. She has begun to use self- evaluation to help identify areas for improvement to her practice.  Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to help protect children from harm and neglect. She is confident in the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about their welfare.  The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's health and well- being. She has public liability insurance in place and she holds a first-aid certificate to ensure that she can manage any minor accidents that may occur.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion and documentation her clear understanding of how to promote children's learning. She understands how to use observations and assessment to identify children's next steps in learning. She has a secure knowledge of the progress check for children aged between two and three

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The provision meets requirements

years. Documentation is in place to assess and track children's learning.  The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of how to organise the environment and how to promote children's safety and learning. She describes and has documentation to show how she conducts regular risk assessments, including a detailed daily check of the premises. She has organised toys and resources so that children can access them independently.  The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of supporting children to behave appropriately. For example, they learn to share and take turns and are kind and respectful to one another.  The childminder understands how to work in partnership with parents and other providers to ensure children's learning and care needs are met.

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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 had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children.  The inspector checked essential documentation, including child information records and registers.  The inspector spoke with the provider about how she intends to deliver the early years educational programme.  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 EY217407 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 1044802 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in the city of Leicester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday and 10am until 1pm on a Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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