Childminder in Halton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 November 2015 14 November 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection issues. She has devised a comprehensive set of policies to underpin her practice in helping to keep children safe from harm.  The childminder discusses the procedures in place to help keep children safe. She also shows a good understanding of her own role in supporting children's own understanding of keeping themselves safe and healthy.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She has given appropriate consideration to the ways in which she can support parents to become involved in their children's learning.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continual improvement. Since her last inspection, she has obtained a qualification at level 4, in order to enhance her

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The provision meets requirements

knowledge and understanding of how children learn.  The childminder demonstrates she has given appropriate consideration to how she will track and monitor children's progress across the seven areas of learning. She has a good understanding of how to promote practice in each area of learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to support individual children's learning. She demonstrates that she has a clear understanding of how to help children prepare for school.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of how the assessment arrangements she has devised can contribute to identifying concerns regarding children's development. She is aware of how to obtain additional support for children who need it.

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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 discussed with the childminder and reviewed a range of operational documents, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took a tour of the areas intended for use when childminding.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her qualifications, including paediatric first aid.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 502867 Local authority Halton Inspection number 869178 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 6 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Runcorn, Cheshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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