Childminder in Derbyshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 April 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a sound understanding of how to support children's learning. She explains how she will manage observations, assessment and tracking of children's progress. She describes how she will use this information to check that children are moving forward in their learning. She explains how she will use it to identify what children need to learn next and to plan appropriate activities.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to provide a suitable environment. She has given appropriate consideration to the organisation of the space to meet children's needs. She describes how she will support children's learning with a good range of toys and equipment, including natural and open-ended resources.  The childminder clearly explains how she will promote children's safety. She has a good understanding of child protection issues and procedures. She describes how she will use risk assessments to minimise risks and hazards to children. She has a good

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The provision meets requirements

understanding of the documents that she is required to keep, for example, accident and medication records.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how to develop partnerships with parents and carers. She describes the broad range of information that she will gather and share. She explains how she will involve parents and carers in children's learning and development, including their initial assessment.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to meet children's needs. She describes the useful information that she will gather when children first start and the support she will provide to help children to settle. She is clear about how she will work in partnership with others to ensure there is consistent support.  The childminder is knowledgeable about how to promote children's good health. She describes how she will do various activities with children to support their understanding, for example, brushing their teeth, talking about healthy foods and the

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The provision meets requirements

importance of exercise. She explains how she will follow appropriate hygiene procedures, for example, when changing nappies. 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 provider how they intend to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the provider will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed evaluation procedures with the provider.  The inspector looked at the space in which children will be cared for and the resources they will use.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of adults living on the premises, the childminder's qualification and training.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477129 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 975931 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 2014 and lives in Derby. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare 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

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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