Childminder in Leicester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has strengthened her professional development programme since the last inspection. She continuously develops her knowledge of how to promote children's care, learning and development. Her mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding, are regularly renewed to support her understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. n The childminder provides a range of comprehensive policies to support her practice. She has clear processes for assessing and minimising risks in her home and while on outings into the community. n The childminder demonstrates a robust understanding of her roles and responsibilities in safeguarding children. She is confident about the identification of the different signs of abuse. She knows what action to take should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder describes how she intends to provide a wide range of activities

p.2

This provision meets requirements

for learning through play, that follow children's interests and needs. She talks about how she will find out what children already know and can do and monitor their ongoing progress. The childminder explains how she plans to motivate children to learn and help them develop their basic skills, across the areas of learning, in readiness for nursery and school. n The benefits of working with parents to help continue children's learning into the home are appreciated by the childminder. She recognises the importance of a consistent approach to children's care and development, including working with other professionals. Regular exchanges of information with parents about children's experiences and progress are a priority for the childminder. n The childminder values developing strong bonds with children. She understands the importance of getting to know children and helping them to feel comfortable and confident in her home. She knows how to teach children about boundaries

p.2

This provision meets requirements

and expectations of their behaviour. These include helping them develop social skills, polite manners, learning to share, take turns and play cooperatively together. n The childminder talks confidently about how to support children's health and well-being. She values experiences, inside and outside, to help promote children's physical skills. The childminder describes her arrangements for offering children healthy meals and drinks and accessing fresh air and exercise. The childminder explains how she will establish routine hygiene practices, such as handwashing before eating and after outdoor play. n The childminder confidently talks about how outings into the local community can help to nurture children's understanding of the wider world. She talks about the benefits of taking children to play groups, such as to develop their social skills.

p.2

This provision meets requirements

15 May 2025 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 EY306791 Local authority Leicester Inspection number 10364070 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2019

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also offers overnight care. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a tour of the premises with the childminder and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children, including for overnight stays. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the importance of partnership work with parents and other professionals. n The inspector talked with the childminder about how she would safeguard the welfare of children in her care and sampled key documentation. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder updates her skills and knowledge.

p.4

Inspection activities

15 May 2025 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.4

Inspection activities

15 May 2025 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.5

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.6

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.6

Inspection activities

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

p.6

Inspection activities

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

p.6