Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 19 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is well qualified and demonstrates a good knowledge of how young children learn and develop. She understands the importance of observing, assessing and planning for children's learning to ensure they make appropriate progress. n The childminder explains how she promotes healthy lifestyles. She discusses the importance of ensuring children have access to healthy meals and snacks and daily access to the outdoors to promote their good health. n The environment is well organised and there are a range of appropriate resources to meet the needs of a wide age range of children. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to work well in partnerships with parents and other professionals, to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder understands the importance of offering children a safe environment. She uses risk assessments to ensure that hazards to children in the home and garden

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are minimised. n The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She has a secure awareness of how to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report concerns.

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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 viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and discussed the range of toys and equipment the childminder plans to use. n The inspector discussed policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she intends to use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding and child

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protection procedures. n The inspector discussed how the childminder plans to implement the learning and development requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499428 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10059818 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 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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