Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2016 28 July 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to safeguard children and promote their safety. She knows the signs and symptoms that would make her concerned about a child in her care and knows how to report any concerns that may arise. The childminder maintains an appropriate range of policies and procedures which underpin her practice.  The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is knowledgeable and experienced in caring for children and understands the importance of observing and assessing their progress and how to plan for the next stages in their development.  The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. She understands the importance of ensuring the environment is safe and secure for children and undertakes a thorough risk assessment of the areas accessible to them. Resources are of a high quality and cover all areas of learning.  The childminder understands the importance of building close and secure relationships

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The provision meets requirements

with children to ensure that they feel safe and emotionally secure in her care.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to establishing effective partnerships with parents. This contributes to meeting children's personal and individual needs.  The childminder explains how she will help children develop positive values that help them to learn to behave well, and to value and respect other people.  The childminder understands how to promote a healthy lifestyle for children and provides daily opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities within the local community.

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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 the delivery of the educational programmes with the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including policies and procedures, and documents to support the children's learning and development.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the learning and development, and the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and her family.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422796 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 852353 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Cramlington, Northumberland. She operates during school holidays only from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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