Childminder in Northumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 July 2016 11 March 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has addressed the issues raised at the last inspection. She understands the importance of reviewing her practice and identifying areas for further improvement. The childminder is very well motivated and has plans to continue her professional development to further enhance her knowledge and skills.  The childminder has a very clear understanding and awareness of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She has an in-depth knowledge of how to report any safeguarding concerns about children in her care. The childminder has a valid qualification in paediatric first aid and maintains public liability insurance.  The childminder describes how she will use observations and assessments to plan challenging activities to support children's individual interests and stages of development. She explains how she will monitor children's ongoing progress from their individual starting points to identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder shows a very good understanding of the importance of working with parents and other providers who children attend. She explains how she will share information and help parents to support their children's learning at home.  The childminder explains her understanding of how to support children's healthy development. She understands the importance of providing healthy balanced meals. She recognises why children need to learn about the benefits of eating nutritious foods and why they need to have daily opportunities to be physically active.  The childminder describes how she will manage children's behaviour in a supportive way. She understands that children need to gain a positive view of diversity and respect any differences between themselves and others.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how to help children form close bonds and attachments to her and other children to support their emotional development. She

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The provision meets requirements

describes how she will help them to learn self-care skills, independence and social confidence in readiness for school.  The childminder's home is welcoming and well maintained. She completes daily risk assessments to help her ensure that the premises, resources and equipment are suitable for children to use. The home is kept secure to prevent anyone entering or children leaving unnoticed. 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 talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development.  The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used and looked at some of these.  The inspector looked at policies and documents used by the childminder when caring for children and viewed documents relating to evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248450 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 848355 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 11 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Blyth. 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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