Childminder EY480707

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has completed a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She demonstrates that she is aware of ways to promote children's learning through a variety of activities and learning experiences, taking account of their interests. She identifies documentation used to support her to identify their future learning needs.  The childminder demonstrates an awareness of the requirement to undertake a progress check for children aged between two and three years. She is fully aware of how to assess and track children's learning to enable them to make progress across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder demonstrates that she knows how to keep children safe. She completes risk assessments of her home, garden and any outings. The childminder explains how she is intends to practise the evacuation procedure with children and teach them about road safety.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of child protection procedures

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The provision meets requirements

and her responsibility to protect children in her care from abuse and neglect.  The childminder explains how she plans to review her practice through the use of self- evaluation. She explains how she has developed appropriate systems to gather information from parents and children to help identify areas to improve her provision and continually enhance her practice.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other early years providers. She explains how she develops good communication processes to promote continuity of care and support children's care and learning.  The childminder understands how to promote children's health and well-being. She understands that children need opportunities to enjoy fresh air and be physically active. She demonstrates an understanding of providing children with a choice of healthy foods and drinks to support their health and well-being.

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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 childminder's home.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the provider will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and plans for improvement with the childminder.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including policies, procedures and the suitability of all members of the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480707 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 989629 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She lives in Glenfield, Leicester. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds an 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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