Childminder EY320080

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 6 June 2014

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements. She describes how she will observe and assess children's progress and knows how to plan for the next stages in their development.  The childminder shows a good knowledge of safeguarding children. She understands her responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect. She can describe the signs and symptoms that would make her concerned about a child in her care and knows how to report any concerns that may arise.  The childminder shows an understanding of how to promote children's safety and welfare. The use of risk assessments and daily checks throughout her home and garden ensures that any potential hazards to children are identified and minimised.  The childminder discusses how she will provide regular opportunities for children to learn about living a healthy lifestyle and develop their physical skills outdoors.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder provides a friendly, welcoming environment for children. She explains how she will use fun, stimulating activities, to help children develop their independence skills and support their self-confidence.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure children's individual learning needs are met.  The childminder explains how she will reflect on her practice and has appropriate procedures and documentation in place, including public liability insurance. She has maintained a current first-aid certificate.  The childminder understands the importance of forming secure relationships with children to support their emotional well-being.

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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 held discussions with the childminder about the learning and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector looked at policies and documents used by the childminder when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about her resources and equipment.  The inspector checked the suitability of relevant members of the household.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320080 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1043962 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Marley Potts area of Sunderland. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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