Childminder EY480483

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities for implementing the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has a wide range of documentation in place, including detailed written policies, which has been recently reviewed and updated for the safe and efficient management of the setting.  The childminder understands child protection issues. She knows the signs and indicators that would cause her to be concerned about a child's welfare and the procedures to follow to report these. She fully understands her role to protect children and undertakes regular training to update her knowledge.  The childminder knows how to identify children's starting points. She understands how to use observation and assessment of their learning to help her plan activities that will challenge and encourage their continual development and ongoing progress.  The childminder knows how to involve parents and other professionals to enable

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The provision meets requirements

children to make progress and be ready to move on to school.  The childminder understands the importance of supporting healthy lifestyles for children, such as providing lots of outdoor play and a healthy balanced diet and encouraging appropriate hygiene practices.  The childminder's home is welcoming, safe and secure. High standards of hygiene are maintained in all areas used for childcare.  The childminder has an extensive range of toys and resources to capture children's interest and help them progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder undertakes continual training to keep up to date with childcare practices and knows to evaluate her practice, in order to drive improvement.  The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to promote children's emotional well-being. She describes how she will provide them with lots of praise and encouragement, treat them equally and respect their individuality.

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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 the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the systems she has in place to help keep children safe.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements.  The inspector looked at and discussed policies, procedures and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector viewed areas of the home available for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480483 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 990485 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Darlington. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, 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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