Childminder EY442393

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2016 21 September 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates how she continues to complete training so that she maintains her knowledge of appropriate teaching methods that support children in making progress.  The childminder explains how she reviews her risk assessments and carries out safety checks of all areas of the home. She has maintained relevant equipment to support her in caring for children. She also has an appropriate variety of toys and resources. She shows how she organises and displays these so that children can access them.  The childminder has kept and updated the paperwork that helps her in keeping the required records and obtaining information from parents about their children. This supports her in gaining an understanding of children's needs and checking that these are met on a daily basis.  The childminder explains how she completes specific training, in order to maintain her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She demonstrates a clear

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The provision meets requirements

understanding of how to contact the relevant agencies to report any concerns about the welfare of children in her care.  The childminder explains the procedures she intends to use to manage children's behaviour positively. Additionally, she shows how she plans to support children in developing their own strategies for managing their behaviour appropriately. She is able to describe in detail how she intends to offer children a balanced diet and daily opportunities to play and exercise in the fresh air.  The childminder demonstrates how she reviews her practice and uses this information to decide on relevant changes that support the development of her childcare provision.  The childminder has effective systems in place to develop partnerships with parents and other providers. This means that she is able to share information to identify children's needs, helping them to make good progress.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children to acquire the

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The provision meets requirements

skills to learn and develop effectively. She is well qualified and knows how to use observation and assessment to identify and plan the next stages in children's learning. She creates an environment designed to motivate, challenge and engage children, while also supporting their interests. 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 to be used for childminding. She spoke with the childminder about resources and equipment to be used and looked at some of these.  The inspector looked at policies and documents to be 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 EY442393 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1037121 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 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in March 2012 and lives in Cullercoats. 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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