Childminder EY336475

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 19 December 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to promote children's learning. She knows how to plan a range of interesting activities that challenges children's thinking and how to check their learning through observations and assessments of their play. This helps to prepare children for school.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She knows how to help children to develop secure attachments with her. She will provide lots of opportunities for children to benefit from fresh air and exercise. She demonstrates a secure understanding of how to positively manage children's behaviour.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings that children may attend. This will help to promote consistent care and support.  The childminder understands the need to provide a safe and welcoming environment and to promote equality and diversity. She understands the need to provide resources

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The provision meets requirements

that meet children's interests.  The childminder has a thorough knowledge of safeguarding issues. She understands the signs that indicate when a child may be at risk of harm. She has clear procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's well-being.  The childminder recognises the impact and value of evaluating her setting to drive improvement. She understands the need to continue to improve her skills and knowledge.

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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 held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector looked at available documents and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her.  The inspector discussed the resources available for children and looked at the areas of her home used for childminding.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the childminder's processes for self- evaluation and her plans for further developing her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336475 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1037037 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 19 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Hylton Castle area of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. She operates all year round from 7am 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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