Airey, Sharon Marie

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities. She has a robust understanding of local safeguarding concerns and knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. This includes those that may indicate a child is at risk from people with radical views. The childminder has a clear safeguarding policy in place and knows who to contact should she have concerns about a child or another adult. The childminder ensures the environment she is working from is free of hazards and safe for children. n The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents to ensure a two-way flow of information. This also helps to promote continuity of care and learning. n The childminder explains how she keeps her professional knowledge up to date. She regularly attends online training courses and has support from local authority advisors. The childminder has recently completed a safeguarding course as well as a paediatric first-aid qualification.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains the focus of her curriculum and how she helps children become ready for school. The childminder wants children to become independent, confident and able to manage their own self-care needs. The childminder understands how to plan and differentiate activities to meet children's individual needs. She has systems in place to monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in learning. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she praises positive behaviour and ensures she clearly explains to children why certain behaviours are not safe. She helps children learn how to share, take turns, and be kind to each other. The childminder wants all children to be able to explain their emotions and how they are feeling before they start school. n The childminder explains how she will support children to develop healthy lifestyles. She knows how to provide a healthy, balanced diet and demonstrates

p.2

This provision meets requirements

this with a sample menu of her food. The childminder knows the importance of fresh air and exercise to children.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number 225195 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10351871 Type of provision Childminder

p.3

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.3

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 29 October 2018

p.3

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and currently operates from her co- childminder's home in Quorn, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works alongside her co-childminder and their three assistants. She provides funded early years education for children aged two, three and four years old.

p.3

Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she works in partnership with parents.

p.3

Inspection activities

23 September 2024 We carried out this inspection 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.

p.3

Inspection activities

23 September 2024 regulates and inspects to 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.5

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.5