Childminder 306032

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 28 January 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder fully understands her responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and she keeps her knowledge up to date through regular training. She carries out risk assessments of her home, taking steps as required to promote children's safety.  The childminder fully understands the importance of working closely with parents. This enables her to support children's specific individual requirements and ensure continuity in their learning and care.  The childminder understands how working in partnership with local schools benefits the children. She discusses how she encourages children to be independent and make their own choices and decisions, which helps to complement the learning that takes place at school.  The childminder explains how to support children's health and healthy lifestyles. She knows the importance of teaching children about eating a healthy diet, following hygiene procedures and the benefit of daily fresh air and exercise.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder displays a good understanding of how to promote children's emotional well-being. She discusses how she supports them to respect and care for each other and to make friendships. She explains suitable strategies for helping children to learn about the expectations for behaviour.  The childminder is very reflective. She consistently evaluates the quality of her practice. She is deeply committed to providing high-quality opportunities for children to achieve their best in a caring and safe environment.  The childminder is proactive with regard to her professional development. She seeks out support, guidance and training, in order to keep herself up to date with the requirements.

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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 used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector checked evidence that appropriate suitability checks had been undertaken on all adults living and working in the household.  The inspector looked at safeguarding policies and a range of other supporting documentation the childminder will use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306032 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 855113 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in Greasby, Wirral. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.10pm to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, and during school holidays from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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