Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2016 21 August 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has successfully improved her knowledge and skills since her last inspection. She has a good understanding of how to help children build further on the learning that takes place in school or elsewhere.  The childminder understands her responsibility to protect the safety and welfare of children. She confidently discusses the procedures she would implement to ensure children are protected from abuse or neglect.  The childminder has all required documentation in place. She has information for parents about the early years foundation stage and also talks through her policies and procedures with them.  The childminder has robust risk assessments in place to help her ensure the premises, resources and equipment are suitable for children to use. The home is kept secure to prevent anyone entering or children leaving unnoticed.  The childminder has a dedicated playroom and a wide selection of resources to

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The provision meets requirements

accommodate children's needs and interests. The childminder talks enthusiastically about the activities and play opportunities she would plan and provide for children to keep them interested and motivated.  The childminder is enthusiastic as she talks about how she intends to help children understand that a healthy diet and being active is important to their health.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to working in partnership with parents and other professionals, to ensure children's individual needs are met.  The childminder holds public liability insurance and a current, paediatric first-aid certificate.

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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 where childcare is to be provided.  The inspector looked at documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked suitability records and looked at the childminder's training certificates.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 321751 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 1025956 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in Horbury, near Wakefield. She operates her out-of-school provision all year round, except for family holidays. Sessions are from 6.30am to 9am and from 3.20pm to 6.30pm Monday to Friday and from 6.30am to 6.30pm during the holidays or on occasional inset days. 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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Telephone number

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