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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY424107

Inspected 23 Nov 2016 · URN EY424107

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  • Inspection date verified

    23 Nov 2016

  • Inspectors verified

    Ron Goldsmith

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Requires improvement

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY424107

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  • OverallMet

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  • What needs to improve310w+20

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Words of findings
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Flesch 48, typical 47
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 42%About the inspection 57%

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2016 8 June 2016

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to plan appropriate activities to support all aspects of children's learning. She understands how to track children's progress to identify their individual learning needs and plan activities that help them achieve the next steps in their learning.  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 demonstrates a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child. She knows how to complete risk assessments and how to take action to minimise hazards to children.  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

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The provision meets requirements

range of activities, both inside and outside the home.  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 demonstrates that she values partnership working with parents and other professionals involved in the child's life to fully meet the children's individual needs and to support continuity in their 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 held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications for 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 the outdoor play area to be used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424107 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 1058469 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Winsford, Cheshire. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, including bank 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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