Childminder EY428255

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 15 May 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is aware of the importance of having an environment that is inclusive to all children. She demonstrates a suitable knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. The childminder describes how she will use children's observations to plan and assess the next steps in their learning.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding children. She understands her responsibilities and knows the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder keeps herself abreast of any updated information and attends relevant training to continually refresh her knowledge.  The childminder is aware of the importance of the continual need to evaluate and review her practice and the service that she offers to children and their families.  The childminder explains the importance of promoting children's awareness of leading a healthy lifestyle. She discusses healthy foods that she will provide and regular

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The provision meets requirements

opportunities for children to be active to extend their physical skills.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of behaviour management. She explains the importance of children understanding boundaries and rules. She intends to promote positive behaviour to increase children's awareness of acceptable behaviour and to support their self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder is aware of the need to work in partnership with parents and other early years professionals. She talks about gathering information when children first start to support their emotional well-being and future learning. She intends to share regular information and have a collaborative approach to meet children's needs.

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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 viewed all areas of the setting that will be used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to deliver the learning and development requirements for children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector and childminder reviewed and discussed her self-evaluation, and looked at the evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household and her policies and procedures.  The inspector saw a variety of toys, resources and equipment available to meet the needs of children of all ages.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428255 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 874517 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Wirral, Merseyside. She operates all year round, from 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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