Childminder EY277301

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 October 2016 8 August 2014

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to provide children with a range of interesting learning opportunities that supports their learning and development needs. She explains how she would use observation, planning and assessments to promote children's future learning.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote children's emotional well-being and help them form secure attachments. She talks confidently about working in partnership with parents to ensure she has a clear understanding of children's needs.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She understands the importance of completing risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe and secure.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with other settings. She demonstrates how she would gather and share information with children's

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The provision meets requirements

teachers, in order to support children's individual care and learning needs.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's independence skills. She talks confidently about the activities and learning experiences she will provide for children to help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, particularly the move on to school.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of teaching and the role this plays in supporting children's learning and development needs.  The childminder has a clear drive for improvement and ensures that her training is kept up to date. She has addressed the actions raised at the last inspection.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children and discussed self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability for household members and training of the childminder.  The inspector and the childminder discussed toys, books, resources and equipment that she intends to use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY277301 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1044048 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives in Winsford, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 2.

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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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