Childminder, Out-of school day care in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 January 2015 24 March 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates an understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows how to record children's learning and plan challenging activities.  The childminder is able to take appropriate steps to keep children safe and promote their welfare. She completes risk assessments of all activities to help keep children safe while they are learning.  The childminder has previously completed learning journals which demonstrate the progress children make from their starting points. These can be shared regularly with parents to inform them of their children's next steps in learning.  The childminder is able to demonstrate how to promote children's health and well- being. She understands how to promote positive behaviour through the use of setting boundaries and house rules. She is also able to show how the meals she can provide are healthy and nutritious.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of how to protect children from possible abuse or neglect. She has completed child protection training and has a good understanding of local safeguarding procedures.  The childminder has met the recommendations set at the last inspection. Therefore, the risk assessments now cover outings to the school to take and collect children. She has also developed systems for matching observations to the developmental stages of children and to use these observations to plan appropriate experiences.  The childminder is very committed to partnership working. She has worked with local schools, pre-schools and parents to share information about children's development and agree next steps in learning.

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The 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.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and childminder and toured the premises where childcare would be provided.  The inspector and childminder discussed and reviewed the range of resources and equipment that she would use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and training of the provider and suitability of all those who live on the premises.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would work in partnership with parents, agencies and schools to support children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 223725 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 866104 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and children in a house in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The whole of the ground floor, first floor bathroom and the rear garden are used for childminding. She takes and collects children to and from the local school. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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