Childminder EY477359

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to actively promote the children's learning and development. She knows how to provide a broad range of play-based activities and experiences for children to help them make progress.  The childminder knows how to challenge children's learning. She knows how to place a high priority on increasing children's communication and language skills, literacy and mathematical development.  The childminder places a high priority on helping children to respect each other and consider how others are feeling. She knows how to support the children's physical and emotional well-being and ensure they are happy in her care.  The childminder gives good regard to how to promote healthy lifestyles for children. She has a clear focus on how to provide nutritious food and daily opportunities for physical activity.  The childminder recognises the importance of self-evaluation and ongoing professional

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The provision meets requirements

development opportunities to help her monitor practice and keep her knowledge up to date.  The childminder understands the importance of keeping parents well informed about the time their children spend in her care and progress they make. Written feedback provided from parents shows they are impressed by her professional and flexible approach and how well she cares for their children.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in relation to safeguarding issues. She is well organised and all the required records, policies and procedures are in place to help promote the children's safety and welfare.

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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 viewed all areas of the home that are used when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play, learning and care.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household, and talked to her about her self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477359 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 981985 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in July 2014 and lives in Stoke on Trent. She operates for 46 weeks of year. She works Monday to Friday and weekends from 6.30am to 8pm. These times are flexible to meet the needs of parents. She also provides overnight care.

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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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