Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 7 May 2019 Previous inspection date 29 July 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is experienced. She demonstrates a good knowledge of how to safeguard and protect children from harm. She is familiar with the procedures to follow to report any concerns. n The childminder understands the need to provide children with a safe and secure environment. She understands her responsibility to supervise children appropriately and to ensure that potential risks to children are minimised. n The childminder is aware of the need to ensure that her assistants remain suitable to work with children. n The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents and with other professionals to assist her in promoting children's care and education. n The childminder knows how to meet the learning and development requirements and how to use assessment and planning to help support children's ongoing progress. She has a good knowledge of how children learn. n The childminder explains how to support children to become emotionally secure. She

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describes how to promote positive behaviour and how to encourage children to show respect and tolerance towards one another. n The childminder understands the value to children of promoting healthy lifestyles. She is aware of the importance of providing children with healthy snacks and lots of opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. n The childminder explains how she intends to evaluate her service to identify strengths and areas to develop. She understands the importance of keeping her skills up to date.

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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 had a tour of the rooms to be used for childminding. n The inspector and childminder discussed the resources and equipment that she intends to use. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and understand observations, assessment and planning. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and other household members. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's training certificates.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440289 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10083244 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 5 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 29 July 2014

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The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Thurlaston, Leicestershire. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder occasionally works with either one of her two assistants.

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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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