Childminder 306314

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2016 11 July 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is very experienced. She demonstrates that she has a good understanding of how to plan activities and follow children's interests to help them make good progress.  The childminder describes how she will use observations and assessments of individual children to identify their starting points and monitor their ongoing progress. She understands the importance of regularly sharing information with parents to promote consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals and other settings that children attend. She explains how she will provide a range of activities that complements the learning that takes place in other establishments.  The childminder is fully aware of the importance of promoting positive behaviour. She discusses how she will promote children's emotional well-being and support them to

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The provision meets requirements

develop positive relationships with each other.  The childminder describes how she will promote children's health and physical well- being. She explains how she will provide healthy snacks and drinks and opportunities for children to be physically active.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and what actions to take should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder's home is clean and welcoming. She describes how risk assessments will be completed regularly to maintain safety in the home and for outings.  The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice and taking account of the views of parents and children. She ensures that she keeps up to date with new developments and essential training.

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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 home used for childminding and discussed the resources available.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her procedures for safeguarding children.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306314 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1043271 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Greasby, Wirral. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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