Childminder EY470568

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is fully familiar with the procedure to follow if she is concerned that a child is at risk of harm.  The childminder has a positive attitude to her continuing professional development. She regularly keeps up to date and identifies training to help her improve the quality of her provision.  The childminder demonstrates her secure understanding of the way in which children learn and how she can support their development. She discusses her plans to make regular assessments of children's capabilities. She intends to use these to help her plan appropriate activities for children, based on their interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder discusses how she intends to fully involve parents in their children's development. She plans to share regular information with them about children's

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The provision meets requirements

learning and progress. She intends to involve parents in the assessments she makes of children. She discusses how this helps to provide consistency in what children are learning in the setting and at home.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She discusses how she intends to promote children's physical well-being through regular exercise. She discusses her plans to provide well-balanced meals and snacks.  The childminder has a positive approach to supporting children's behaviour. She explains how she intends to be consistent and have high expectations of children's behaviour. She intends to be a good role model and teach children to be kind and show respect to others.  The childminder demonstrates how she keeps her premises safe. She completes regular risk assessments to check for, and minimise, risks. She completes daily visual checks of her environment to make sure it is a safe area in which children can play.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and the suitability of other adults in the household.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470568 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 975960 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Norwich. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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