Childminder EY429147

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2016 7 May 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's learning and development for different ages, across all areas of learning. She has given consideration to how she will observe, assess and use the information to plan for children's future learning.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She can identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child. Her policies and procedures are up to date and reflect current legislation.  The childminder demonstrates how she will use different resources to help cover the areas of learning and how she will support children's learning through their play.  The childminder intends to gather information from parents about children's individual care needs to support their emotional well-being and will discuss their development when they first start. She understands the importance of involving parents in their

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The provision meets requirements

child's learning, will regularly report on their progress and encourage parents to extend their child's learning at home.  The childminder has a clear knowledge of the working with other professionals, if needed. She aims to provide an inclusive service, treating all children as individuals and supporting them to appreciate each other's similarities and differences.  The childminder carries out regular research and intends to go to additional training to keep her knowledge, understanding and skills updated.  The childminder demonstrates how she intends to support children's behaviour, such as, promoting positive behaviour, discussing rules and boundaries and having realistic age expectations of 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 would deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector observed the areas of the home the childminder uses for childminding.  The inspector had an in-depth discussion with the childminder relating to her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429147 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 995776 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008, she lives in in Orford, Warrington. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday 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

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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