Childminder EY375012

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 July 2016 18 September 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has addressed the weaknesses in the provision that were identified at her last inspection. This demonstrates that the childminder has a strong desire for continuous improvement.  The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She attends regular training to ensure her knowledge is up to date.  The childminder is well qualified and is committed to developing her practice through further training and reading. The childminder maintains a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This helps her to have up-to-date knowledge of how to meet the needs of children in the event of an accident.  The childminder knows how to provide for children's play in safe and suitable surroundings. She knows how to minimise any risks in the play environment and how to teach children to develop healthy lifestyles.  The childminder knows how to promote positive behaviour and respect amongst the

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The provision meets requirements

children in her care.  The childminder knows how to develop effective partnerships with parents. She plans to work with parents and share information about children's progress and daily activities to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to promote children's learning. She understands the importance of helping them develop skills, such as counting and writing, in readiness for school. She describes how she would work with other professionals to ensure children are emotionally prepared for their move to other settings.  The childminder understands the importance of gaining detailed information from parents to enable her to meet children's individual care and learning needs throughout the day.  The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on and evaluating her practice. She plans to seek the views of parents and children to identify any

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The provision meets requirements

weaknesses and to ensure practice is continually developed to benefit 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 the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the systems she has in place to help keep children safe.  The inspector viewed training certificates and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector looked at the space available for childminding and discussed the resources the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector looked at the documents the childminder plans to use when caring for children and discussed her policies and risk assessments.  The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage and improvements made since the last inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375012 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 995195 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 18 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Sheffield. She operates Monday to Friday from 3.10pm to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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