Childminder in Leicester

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 15 November 2013

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to work in partnership with parents and others. She knows how to gather and share appropriate information about children's needs to support their well-being and development. n The childminder has a good awareness of how to identify and address areas for improvement. She knows to involve parents and children in this process. n The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she has a good knowledge of positive methods to use to manage children's behaviour. She knows how to adapt these, depending on the age and abilities of the children. The childminder has a good understanding of how this can impact positively on children's self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. Through discussions she demonstrates how she will observe and assess children in all

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aspects of learning. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to safeguarding children. She has clear procedures in place and knows where to refer any concerns she may have about children's welfare. The childminder knows how to identify if children are at significant risk of harm. n The childminder explains her suitable understanding of how to support children's healthy development. She talks about how she will encourage parents to provide healthy meals and how she will offer children daily opportunities for physical development.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the

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equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY219226 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10083040 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 6 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2013

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The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Braunstone. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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