Childminder EY473498

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has failed to maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder has systems in place to help keep children safe in her home. The childminder and her assistant have attended child protection training. She makes regular checks in her home to identify possible hazards. The childminder has appropriate procedures in place to ensure her assistant understands their role and responsibilities.  The childminder's home is welcoming and resources are in place. She is passionate about promoting children's learning and encouraging them to take acceptable risks.  The childminder is well qualified and highly skilled. She has a detailed knowledge of how to support children who need additional help in their learning. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to support children who speak English as an additional language.  There are systems in place to assess and monitor children's progress. The childminder

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The provision does not meet requirements

knows how to identify children's starting points. She also understands the value of working in partnership with parents, professionals and other settings children attend to enhance children's overall development.  The childminder is able to provide healthy meals and snacks for children. She has a detailed understanding of how to cater for children's allergies. Through discussion, the childminder was able to explain how she would promote healthy lifestyles, such as hand washing and helping children exercise.  The childminder knows what skills children need, in order to be prepared for school. She is able to describe how she would teach these skills to children. The childminder also understands how to emotionally prepare children for school to help them make a smooth transition.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 attend and complete a paediatric first-aid training course. 30/09/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector observed areas to be used for the care of children along with furniture, equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473498 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 974345 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 7 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Acton near Nantwich, Cheshire. She operates term time from 3.30pm to 5.30pm and on occasions during the school holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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