Childminder 317877

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 10 February 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows what she is required to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. There are current risk assessments in place to minimise any potential hazards for children.  The childminder is highly qualified in childcare. She fully understands how young children develop and learn. She knows how to use assessments of what children know and can do to plan for their continued progress over time across the areas of learning.  The childminder's home is very welcoming and well organised. There is a broad and stimulating range of resources available for children of different ages, both inside and in the garden. Resources are freely accessible to allow children to make choices as they play.  The childminder recognises the importance of developing close partnerships with parents. She has identified ways to communicate with parents right from the start in

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The provision meets requirements

order to fully support children's learning and development and well-being.  The childminder knows how to help children gain an awareness of similarities and difference between themselves and others. She understands how to promote high standards of behaviour in a sensitive and age-appropriate way.  The childminder demonstrates how to support children's good health and well-being. She recognises the need for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise to promote their physical development and to help them learn about healthy lifestyles.  The childminder is committed to continuing her professional development to ensure her knowledge about meeting all children's needs is based on current research and practice.

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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 plans to meet the learning and care needs of children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector looked at policies and procedures that the childminder follows when caring for children.  The inspector looked at the parts of the childminder's home that are used when she is caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 317877 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 847738 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and lives in Auckley, near Doncaster. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 7.

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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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Telephone number

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