Childminder EY460957

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2016 7 November 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The well-qualified childminder demonstrates, through discussion and documents seen, her sound understanding of the learning and development requirements. She describes how she intends to use observation and assessments of each child to plan activities that meet their needs in all areas of learning.  The childminder recognises the value of monitoring children's development to ensure that they all make good progress and develop the key skills for the next stage in their learning. She recognises the need to help children develop good social skills, confidence and independence, and also promote positive behaviour.  The childminder has a wide range of toys and equipment. She explains how she would organise her resources to enable children to make independent choices about their play. Photographs show that the childminder plans a range of outings to extend children's learning opportunities.  The childminder has a positive approach to promoting an inclusive environment by

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The provision meets requirements

ensuring that all children are treated as individuals and with respect. She recognises the importance of gathering useful information from parents about children's backgrounds, to ensure that they are celebrated and met.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. She is completing a higher level qualification, attends purposeful short courses and shares best practice with other professionals. She explains how she evaluates her provision to make improvements that benefit the children and their families.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion and written policies, that she has a sound understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She has attended safeguarding training and discussed the current procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She is clear about her responsibility to provide children with a safe and secure environment.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She explains how she supports healthy eating, good personal hygiene and provides opportunities for children to play outside and be physically active.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to building links with parents, and is confident about the range of information she is required to share with them. In addition, she understands the importance of liaising with professionals and other settings children attend, so that she is able to meet the needs of children and their families. 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

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The provision meets requirements

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 programmes for children.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her policies and procedures and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by the children and viewed the play equipment and resources available.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460957 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1066803 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 7 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. She offers a childminding service all year round from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 4. She may provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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