Childminder EY435479

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2016 23 May 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has very good knowledge of how to safeguard children. She knows what action to take if she has a concern about child, or an adult, so that children are protected.  The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of how to provide children with interesting activities that also complement their learning elsewhere.  The childminder demonstrates how she undertakes effective risk assessments to identify hazards around the premises, which helps to keep children safe.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She shows an awareness of how to help children build positive relationships with others, make choices and be independent. She also understands how to positively manage children's behaviour.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and children's teachers. She knows how to gather and exchange useful information to

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The provision meets requirements

support continuity in children's care and learning.  Self-evaluation is ongoing. The childminder identifies her strengths and areas for improvement. She invites parents and children to contribute towards the self-evaluation by completing questionnaires. The recommendation from the previous inspection has been addressed.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment with a wide range of age- appropriate resources to support all areas of learning. The childminder understands the importance of providing nutritious snacks, physical play opportunities and teaching children about developing a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder ensures that she monitors practice and the childcare environment so that children's needs are met effectively. She maintains her professional development through training and her own research.

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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 viewed the areas of the premises where childcare will be provided.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all relevant members of the household.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children and discussed self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435479 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 853650 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Wallasey, Wirral. She operates Monday to Friday during term time only from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.30pm to 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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