Childminder EY276080

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 March 2016 19 October 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. She has a wide range of resources available for children to access independently and understands the importance of promoting children's motivation.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers or agencies. She demonstrates she has a variety of systems in place to ensure that she can provide continuity for each child.  The childminder is an extremely reflective practitioner. She shows ongoing evidence of her growing ambition and passion to develop her provision. Since her last inspection, she has completed a qualification to further enhance her knowledge and understanding of how children learn.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of a range of strategies to help promote children's emotional well-being. She has an excellent understanding of how to manage

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The provision meets requirements

children's behaviour and encourage them to respect others. She shows a very good understanding of how she can help children to prepare for the move to school.  The childminder is vigilant. She has an excellent understanding of child protection issues, including how to identify concerns relating to children's welfare and report these appropriately. Her provision is extremely well managed. She maintains documentation to support the monitoring of incidents which may indicate children are at risk of harm.  The childminder has a very good understanding of how she can help children to become independent and successful learners. She realises the importance of supporting children's self-confidence, self-esteem and motivation, to enable them to take risks and try new things.  The childminder has a very good understanding of how to promote the good health and safety of young children. She has a range of ideas and strategies intended to help

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The provision meets requirements

children make healthy choices and undertake physical exercise.

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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 took a tour of the areas intended for use when childminding and reviewed resources and safety equipment.  The inspector reviewed a range of documents, including the childminder's policies, records and evidence of her suitability and qualifications.  The inspector met with the childminder to discuss her practice, procedures and information relating to the statutory requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276080 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 848612 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Culcheth, Warrington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She offers some flexible care in the school holidays. The childminder has a relevant 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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