Childminder EY477694

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register. She shows a passion and commitment to developing and enhancing the service she offers.  The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how children learn and she discusses the various teaching strategies she will use to support children's learning. She has a good understanding of why it is important to demonstrate high expectations of each child.  The childminder has developed a good understanding of how to use the observation and assessment of children's learning to plan activities which are suitably challenging. She understands the importance of ensuring that individual children have opportunities across all areas of learning.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with others and has devised appropriate methods to do so. She has a good understanding of how she

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The provision meets requirements

can use any information provided by parents or other professionals to provide consistency for each child.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to foster children's emotional well- being. She discusses how she can build relationships with children and their families. The childminder has devised a range of strategies to help children feel emotionally prepared as they settle into her setting or move on to school.  The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of how she can support children to understand and manage risks, as well as keep themselves safe. She has given appropriate consideration to how she can promote children's physical health and safety.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She has devised a set of policies to underpin the action she would take to report her concerns to the correct local agencies.

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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 EY477694 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 976093 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Netherton, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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