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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Leicester

Inspected 3 May 2019 · published 24 May 2019 · URN 258224

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  • Inspection date verified

    3 May 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Linda Newcombe

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Requires improvement

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    258224

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  • OverallMet

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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+18Mostly positivemore positive than 46% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve450w+18

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4
Words of findings
448
longer than usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 41, typical 47
Average sentence
15 words
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 54%About the inspection 45%

Full report text

Inspection date 3 May 2019 Previous inspection date 12 January 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility in protecting and safeguarding children from harm and neglect. She knows the procedures to report any concerns, including allegations, to the relevant agencies. n The childminder ensures she keeps all the required mandatory documentation. For example, she maintains current public liability insurance and her first-aid certificate is up to date. n The childminder knows how to carry out risk assessments to help identify potential hazards in her home and when on outings. She recognises her responsibility to supervise children and maintain a safe environment for them to play. n The experienced childminder understands how to provide children with a wide range of learning experiences. She knows how to observe, assess and monitor children's learning to help them achieve the best progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of preparing children for their next stage in

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This provision meets requirements

learning and their move on to school. She values working in partnership with other early years settings to support children's ongoing care and education. n The childminder understands how to promote and positively manage children's behaviour. For example, she explains how she would encourage children to be kind, share and respect each other. n The childminder knows how to support children's healthy lifestyles. She recognises the benefits of providing children with healthy snacks and daily opportunities to be physically active. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of working with parents and establishing two-way communication to promote continuity of care for children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to reflect on and develop her practice further. For example, she plans to maintain her knowledge and skills, through undertaking regular training.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

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 plans to use when caring for children. n The inspector checked areas of the childminder's home that are used when caring for children. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises. She discussed the childminder's understanding of self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 258224 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10103025 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 12 January 2015

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The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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