Childminder EY441070

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 10 August 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact if she is concerned about a child. She is aware of the need for assessing her home to ensure all risks are minimised.  The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children. She describes how she would use observations to assess and plan for children's development and how she would monitor their progress through tracking.  The childminder demonstrates that she understands how to promote children's health and well-being. She would provide children with a choice of healthy meals and snacks, and daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  The childminder provides an interesting and welcoming indoor and outdoor play environment for children. There is a wide range of resources which is accessible to

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The provision meets requirements

children.  The childminder confidently talks about how to promote positive behaviour. She discusses how she would help children to develop positive relationships with others and be confident and independent.  The childminder recognises the importance of continuing to review her childminding provision to help develop her practice.  The childminder holds a current first-aid certificate and has public liability insurance. She demonstrated she has the knowledge and skills to meet children's individual needs in the event of an accident or an emergency.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other practitioners. This helps to develop a shared approach to meeting children's care and learning needs. This demonstrates her capacity to support children's next stage in learning and move to school.

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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 looked at the areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and the childminder's training certificate.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder will use when caring for children and discussed self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector looked at toys, books, resources and equipment that the childminder intends to use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441070 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 1042075 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 10 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Halifax. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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