Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 10 July 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a recognised childcare qualification and experience of working in a childcare setting. This underpins her understanding of how to support children to make progress in their learning and development.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. This includes the provision of healthy snacks and meals, and daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Hygiene routines and positive behaviour management strategies are also in place.  The childminder ensures that she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Documentation is in place to record attendance and any medication administered. She has a range of policies to inform parents how their children will be cared for.  The childminder demonstrates that she has a sound knowledge of child protection

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The provision meets requirements

procedures and how to report any concerns she has. She provides a safe environment for children, and discussion shows how she helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents, to meet children's individual needs. She has systems in place to share children's progress in their learning, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years with parents.  The childminder has met the recommendations set at the last inspection. This has resulted in improved systems for planning children's next steps in learning and enabling parents to contribute to their child's records. The childminder evaluates what is offered, and this enables her to further develop the provision.

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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 viewed all areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided, and the toys and equipment to be used with the children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will promote the safety and welfare of children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will observe, assess and plan, to support children's progress in all areas of their learning and development.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and complaints, and discussed safeguarding procedures with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the co-childminder she will be working with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434583 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 870498 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 10 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and operates from the home of her co-childminder in Crewe. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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