Childminder 306176

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2016 27 January 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has an appropriate understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register.  The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She demonstrates a knowledge of how to monitor, record and report any concerns to enable her to keep children safe from harm.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of self-evaluation. She suggests a number of ways in which she can involve parents and children in this process to identify future targets for improvement.  The childminder shows a good understanding of how children learn. She makes a number of suggestions for ways in which she can promote individual children's development and instil positive attitudes towards learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She is aware of a number of strategies she can

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The provision meets requirements

use to help provide consistency of care for children.  The childminder demonstrates a sufficient knowledge of how to use information gathered from observation and assessment to provide interesting learning experiences for children. The childminder has given appropriate consideration to how she can ensure that children have opportunities to develop their skills in each area of learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how she can promote children's emotional well-being. She has devised strategies to enable her to get to know children well when they settle in to her setting. Her understanding of how to promote positive and respectful behaviour is good.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the ways in which she can support children to keep themselves healthy and promote their physical health.

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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 had a tour of the areas intended for use when childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder to discuss her practice.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures, as well as evidence of her suitability and qualifications.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306176 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 867651 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 and lives in Higher Bebington, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for 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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Telephone number

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