Childminder EY375464

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2015 13 January 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is able to safeguard children because she has the necessary knowledge to recognise potential signs of abuse and knows who to contact should she have concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder holds public liability insurance and a current paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, that she has a good understanding of working in partnership with parents to ensure children feel secure and make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has a sound understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being through the provision of nutritious home-made meals and by encouraging daily physical activity.  The childminder appropriately demonstrates how she reduces hazards to children and protects them. For example, she completes written risk assessments for her home and outings.  The childminder is aware of the importance of undertaking regular observation and

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The provision meets requirements

assessment of children's development, and planning to help them make progress. She can effectively explain how to promote all areas of learning and how to work in partnership with other settings children attend.  Since her last inspection, the childminder has used various sources of information and support to improve her knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. For example, she has joined a national early years organisation with access to online training and has an experienced early years teacher as a mentor.

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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 looked at relevant documentation the childminder will use when looking after children, including planning, observations and assessment records, and children's enrolment forms. She also looked at a range of health and safety documentation.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of how to deliver the educational programmes for children and how children's progress will be assessed.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of how to implement the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She also checked evidence of the suitability of the adults living in the home and inspected all areas of the home to be used for childminding purposes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375464 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1004115 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 13 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Warrington. She operates all year round from 6am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday, 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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