Brown, Leigh Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 5 December 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of children. The childminder knows what action to take if she is concerned about a child in her care.  The childminder understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She explains how she plans activities based on children's interests and needs.  The childminder talks about how she uses a range of policies and procedures to underpin her practice. She carries out daily risk assessments of her home, in order to ensure children's safety.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to support and promote children's well-being. She demonstrates a good awareness of how to help them build relationships with each other, and she understands how to manage behaviour positively.  The childminder demonstrates her commitment to maintaining the quality of her

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The provision meets requirements

provision. She evaluates her service and regularly attends training courses in order to refresh her knowledge and keep up to date with changes in legislation.  The childminder understands how to support children to be healthy. She discusses the importance of promoting children's physical play outdoors, and demonstrates that she understands the importance of a healthy and balanced diet.  The childminder talks about how she builds good partnerships with parents. She understands the importance of supporting children's learning and development at home.

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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 talked 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 312393 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1036992 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 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Hebburn. 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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