Childminder EY458079

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 October 2016 18 December 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder fully understands child protection procedures. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse to help her recognise when children may be at risk of harm. She is confident to follow procedures and knows who to contact externally if she has any safeguarding concerns.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the ways in which young children learn. She knows how to observe and assess children's progress and use this information to plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder understands how to evaluate her service to help identify areas to improve. She understands the importance of professional development to help update her knowledge and skills. The childminder has addressed the actions from her previous inspection. She maintains her public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder knows how to provide children's play in safe and suitable surroundings.

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The provision meets requirements

She can explain how she will minimise and assess risks in the home, garden and during outings to keep children safe from harm.  The childminder recognises the importance of managing children's behaviour to help them to know how to behave and to respect others. She knows how to provide children with social opportunities to help them get on with others in readiness for school.  The childminder understands the importance of planning a healthy living for children. She explains how she will provide them with healthy meals and promote their understanding of a good hygiene routine. She intends to provide plenty of opportunities for children to exercise and enjoy the fresh air. She intends to plan activities in the garden and take children to the local park.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents, outside agencies and other early years providers to help promote a shared approach to

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The provision meets requirements

children's care, learning and development.

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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 how the childminder promotes children's safety and her understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members to be with children.  The inspector discussed the arrangements to monitor children's development and plan for their progress.  The inspector sampled some documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector viewed the areas of the property available for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458079 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1002603 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 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Littleover, Derbyshire. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank and family holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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