Childminder in Shropshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2016 18 July 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of how to provide children with interesting and exciting activities. She offers a varied selection of resources and equipment for children of all ages and abilities.  The childminder has an excellent understanding and knowledge of child protection procedures. She clearly knows her responsibility to protect the welfare of children in her care.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to ensure the environment is safe for children. Risk assessments are carried out on a regular basis to be able to promote children's safety.  The childminder is able to demonstrate how she would manage children's behaviour positively. She understands the importance for children to learn to value and respect similarities and differences between themselves and others.  The childminder shows an awareness of the self-evaluation process and the importance

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The provision meets requirements

of reflecting on her practice. She recognises the need to involve parents and children and use their feedback to help her improve her practice.  The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how children learn. She clearly explains the importance to use information gathered from observations to plan activities to help children make good progress.  The childminder has a sound understanding of the importance in preparing children for the next stage in their learning. She explains how she will help children gain confidence and independence to help them in starting 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 had an in-depth discussion with the childminder relating to her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning development.  The inspector observed areas of the home to be used for caring for children, both indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at various documents, suitability checks and training certificates.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442000 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 1042269 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Shifnal, Shropshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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