Childminder EY476914

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not hold public liability insurance.  The well-qualified childminder demonstrates that she has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She knows how to plan challenging and appropriate activities suited to children's age and stage of development. She shows an excellent understanding of how to support children's interests and how to fully engage them in their learning.  The childminder describes how she will promote healthy lifestyles. She will provide children with healthy snacks and promote their physical development through a range of activities, both inside and outside the home.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion and her written policies that she has a sound understanding of safeguarding procedures. She is confident about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care to help keep them safe. In addition, she has an up-to-date knowledge of new guidance and legislation.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder effectively demonstrates how she will teach children to understand the importance of respecting and valuing other people's opinions, culture and all aspects of diversity. She explains how she will offer many experiences to help children gain a good understanding of the world around them.  The childminder understands the importance of developing partnerships with parents and other providers to share information about children's needs. She explains how she will complement children's learning when they attend other settings.  The childminder understands the need to drive improvement and reflect on her practice. She gathers good practice ideas from her research, other local childminders and the early years team to keep up to date.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 maintain public liability insurance. 29/04/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden used for childminding.  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 uses when caring for children.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the childminder and members of the household's suitability and her qualifications, including paediatric first aid.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476914 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 977436 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 Southam, Warwickshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 6.

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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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