Griffiths, Kerry

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 October 2015 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a comprehensive range of policies and procedures to help her manage her provision and guide her practice. She has kept up to date with changes in legislation.  The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard and protect children's welfare. She knows to follow the local authority's child protection procedures if she has any concerns. The childminder completes regular safety checks. She holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate and knows how to respond quickly and efficiently to an accident.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how to promote the learning and development of all children. She understands how to assess children's achievements and provide activities that are interesting and challenging. She understands how she would help children develop the skills needed to be ready for their next steps in

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The provision meets requirements

learning.  The childminder talks about how she would teach children about the wider world. She explains about how she would manage children's behaviour and develop their self- esteem.  The childminder understands how to promote children's independence. She is aware of the need to promote healthy lifestyles. She explains that she would use the local park and encourage children to be active. She also explains how she would provide healthy snacks and meals.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other providers. She explains how she would share information between the provision and home, in order to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder is aware of the need to reflect on her practice. She undertakes training and reads articles to update her knowledge. She knows how she would make arrangements to seek the views of parents and children. There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report

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The provision meets requirements

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 discussed with the childminder the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home available for children's use, including toys, resources and equipment.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding, knowledge and procedures for safeguarding children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she works in partnership with parents and other professionals.  The inspector discussed and reviewed the childminder's policies, procedures and risk assessments. She also checked the childminder's qualifications and suitability to work with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463594 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 948547 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6.30pm, term time only. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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