Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 17 January 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to plan appropriate activities to support all aspects of children's learning. She understands how to track children's progress to identify their individual learning needs and plan activities to help them achieve the next steps in their learning.  The childminder has suitable documentation in place to promote the smooth running of her childminding service and to help make sure that children are kept safe.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child. She knows how to complete risk assessments and how to take action to minimise hazards to children.  The childminder knows how to make her home into a safe, secure and welcoming environment, where children have access to a wide range of resources and learning opportunities.  The childminder understands the value of partnership working with parents and other

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The provision meets requirements

professionals involved in children's lives. She knows how to use these partnerships to help meet children's individual needs and support continuity in their learning and development.  The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation to drive improvement in the quality of her provision. Since the last inspection, she has completed an appropriate qualification at level 4 and additional training, to help keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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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 plans to meet the learning and care needs of children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector sampled some of the policies and procedures the childminder intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector checked the suitability of the rooms and outdoor play area that are to be used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336211 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 849202 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 17 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Ellesmere Port. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4.

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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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