Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date 30 July 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder discusses how she has continued to develop her knowledge and skills since becoming registered. She explains how she considers ways to develop her practice, taking into account the views of parents and children. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to ensure that children are kept safe and secure. She understands her responsibility to supervise children well and to ensure that potential risks to children are minimised. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow if she has any concerns over the welfare of a child. n The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals. She explains the benefit to children of ensuring that their care and learning experiences are continuous and consolidated. 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

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has a good knowledge of how children learn. n The childminder explains how to help children to be emotionally secure. She confidently outlines how to promote positive behaviour and how to encourage children to show respect and tolerance to one another. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She is aware of the importance of providing children with nutritious foods and ensuring that they have plenty of opportunities to enjoy physical activities in the fresh air.

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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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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. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544967 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10101434 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. She operates her provision from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time and from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during the school 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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