Childminder EY436089

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2016 18 April 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has clear procedures to follow should she have any safeguarding concerns about children's welfare, to help protect them from harm.  The childminder has systems in place to promote children's safety. For example, she holds a valid certificate in paediatric first aid which supports her to deal with accidents and illnesses appropriately and quickly. She also completes risk assessments on her home and on outings that children may take part in.  The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She knows how to plan activities and support all children to make progress. The childminder is aware of how to help them gain the skills needed for their future learning, including the move to school.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents, including how to support them in promoting children's learning and development at home.  The childminder recognises the benefits of helping children to maintain a healthy

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The provision meets requirements

lifestyle, for example, through providing well-balanced meals and regular outdoor play.  The childminder demonstrates how she will teach children to understand the importance of respecting and valuing other people's opinions and culture. She explains how she will offer many experiences to children, in order to help them to gain a good understanding of the world around them.  The childminder understands how to promote children's emotional well-being. She shows an awareness of how to help children build positive relationships with others, make choices and be independent. She also understands how to positively manage children's behaviour.  The childminder has developed systems to evaluate all areas of her practice and identifies priorities for development. She seeks advice and support from other professionals on how to build on her current provision and also plans to include the views of parents and children.

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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 meets the welfare requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors children's learning and plans for their ongoing progress.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies and procedures and systems for keeping children safe and secure.  The inspector looked at areas of the home intended for childminding and the range of resources for younger children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and discussed her self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436089 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 850246 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Otley. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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