Childminder EY473603

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has excellent safeguarding knowledge. She is able to demonstrate a clear understanding of child protection procedures. The childminder understands what action to take if she has concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder has a clear understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates a very secure knowledge of how children learn and develop. She explains how she would provide children with a wide range of stimulating activities based on their interests and needs.  The childminder has systems in place to promote children's safety and welfare. She has a selection of suitable policies and procedures in place. She maintains thorough and regular risk assessments of her home in order to promote children's safety.  The childminder demonstrates her commitment to maintaining the quality of her provision. She evaluates her service and studies regularly in order to refresh her

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The provision meets requirements

knowledge of child development and keep up to date with changes in legislation.  The childminder understands how to promote children's physical well-being. She discusses the importance of regular opportunities for outdoor and physical play, and demonstrates that she understands the need for a healthy and balanced diet.  The childminder talks about how she builds strong working partnerships with parents. She understands the importance of providing consistent support for children's learning and development.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour positively. She understands how to promote and support children's well-being.

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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 took a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder to discuss and review a range of documents, including policies, risk assessment and children's records.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the childminder's suitability and her qualifications, including paediatric first aid.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473603 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 971780 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Grantham. She operates term time only from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

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Telephone number

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