Childminder EY465849

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 July 2016 14 August 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates through discussion and her written policies that she has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She is confident about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care to help keep them safe. Furthermore, she has an up-to-date knowledge of new guidance and legislation.  The childminder knows how to make her home into a safe, secure and welcoming environment, where children have access to a wide range of resources and learning opportunities.  The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation as a means to drive improvement in the quality of her provision. Since the last inspection, she has completed additional training to help keep her knowledge and skills up to date.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows how to provide appropriate learning opportunities to meet children's individual needs.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates that she values partnership working with parents and other professionals involved in the child's life to fully meet the their individual needs and to support continuity in their learning and development.  The childminder describes how she intends to promote healthy lifestyles. She plans to provide children with healthy snacks and promote their physical development through a range of activities, both inside and outside the home.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to deliver the requirements of the early years foundation stage. All documentation is in place to ensure the smooth running of her childminding service and ensure that children are kept safe.

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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 held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector sampled some of the policies and procedures the childminder intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector checked the suitability of the rooms and outdoor play area to be used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465849 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 995258 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Christleton, Cheshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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