Childminder EY454676

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 15 May 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is aware of her responsibility to safeguard children's well-being. She knows the safeguarding procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child.  The childminder understands how children learn through play. She knows how to provide activities that interest them, and support the skills they need and learn at school.  The childminder understands how to encourage healthy lifestyles and children's physical development. She provides a variety of outdoor learning experiences.  The childminder evaluates the quality of her practice and seeks feedback from parents. She regularly updates her knowledge and skills through training.  The childminder recognises the need to be a positive role model to children. She understands how to support them to behave well, and show respect and consideration to others.  The childminder is able to share how she works with the local school and parents to

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The provision meets requirements

support consistency in children's care and learning experiences.

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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 had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas used when caring for children.  The inspector discussed how the childminder plans for and supports children's learning and development.  The inspector checked documents relating to the welfare requirements and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector read the views of parents recorded in the childminder's feedback records.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454676 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1063099 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the village of Harrowbarrow, near Callington, Cornwall. She provides care for school-age children during term time only. There were no children present at the time of the inspection.

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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

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