Childminder EY414462

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 12 January 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She recognises that children are unique and have different learning preferences. She is aware that activities can be adapted to meet children’s individual learning needs, and that good quality teaching will help children acquire the skills they need for future learning.  The childminder has a secure understanding or the safeguarding and welfare requirements and is aware to notify Ofsted of any significant events or any changes to her circumstances.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of carrying out observations and assessments of children’s learning and development. She has procedures in place to monitor the progress that children make in all areas of their learning, and how she can support their learning if gaps begin to emerge.  The childminder has a system in place to ascertain children's starting points and to use

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The provision meets requirements

these to plan for future learning. She also has a system in place to complete the progress check for children aged two years. She is aware of the requirement to share the progress check with parents and if needed, outside agencies to support integrated working.  The childminder has undertaken training on child protection procedures. As a result, she knows the correct procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child’s safety and well-being. The childminder also demonstrates a good understanding of action to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote children’s good health and emotional well-being. She understands how to manage children’s behaviour and how to ensure that all children feel included and valued.  The childminder is realistic in her self-evaluation and she demonstrates a commitment to further improve the quality of practice. She has systems in place to work with

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The provision meets requirements

parents and carers to ensure the best outcomes for children. 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 deliver the educational programmes, and undertake observations and assessments of children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to work in partnership with parents and others to support children's learning.  The inspector looked at policies and documents that the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to meet children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414462 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1052147 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 12 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives with her two children in the Wistaston area of Crewe. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding purposes. There is a secure garden available for outdoor play. The childminder currently has no children on roll.

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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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