Childminder EY333403

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2016 8 October 2009

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements. There are suitable systems to assess children's progress, and plan for their next steps in learning, using a varied range of activities and experiences to cover all areas of the curriculum.  The childminder has sufficient knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and understands her responsibility to protect children's welfare. As a result, children are safeguarded and protected.  The childminder explained her good understanding of how to support children's healthy development by talking to the children about healthy lifestyles, providing nutritious food and daily opportunities for physical exercise.  The childminder offers a safe home environment. The use of risk assessments and daily checks ensures that any potential hazards to children are identified and minimised. She would reinforce children's understanding of keeping themselves safe by providing

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The provision meets requirements

opportunities to talk about risks in play and road safety.  The childminder values good relationships with parents and seeks to establish open communication links with them from the start. She demonstrates knowledge of gathering appropriate information from parents when a child begins to attend the setting.  The childminder works to improve the provision through using the internet and attendance at training events. An informal self-evaluation plan which identifies priorities for improvement is in place. She also shows a commitment to professional development.  The provider has implemented the recommendations set at the last inspection. This has resulted in improved assessment methods to monitor children's progress. This demonstrates the childminder's capacity to improve and further develop her provision.

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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 spoke with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development.  The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used and looked at some of these.  The inspector looked at policies and documents used by the childminder when caring for children, and viewed documents relating to evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333403 Local authority Stockton on Tees Inspection number 862571 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Yarm. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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