Childminder EY481796

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder values her professional development. She continues to address any training needs to raise the quality of her teaching and the provision. She understands the importance of evaluating her practice and gaining the views from people who use her service, such as children and parents.  The childminder has a good knowledge about how to implement relevant systems to assess and monitor children's progress. She understands how to use this information to plan for children's future learning and how to identify any developmental needs.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare in her care. She is aware of how to implement risk assessment processes to help to keep children safe, keeps abreast of any changes in legislation and knows how to adapt her practice accordingly.  The childminder knows how to plan activities that include all children who attend. She

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The provision meets requirements

has a range of resources and play equipment that provides an inclusive environment and covers all the areas of learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to develop children's knowledge in leading a healthy lifestyle. She recognises the importance of them being physically active and has a good awareness of promoting good hygiene procedures and healthy eating habits.  The childminder knows the importance of establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with parents and relevant professionals, such as teachers and other childminders. She understands how this will help continuity in children's learning and support their emotional well-being.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of promoting positive behaviour with children to help to support their self-esteem and confidence. She discusses the importance of being a good role model and the need to promote children's awareness

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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 viewed all areas of the setting that will be used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to deliver the learning and development requirements for children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector and childminder reviewed and discussed her self-evaluation, looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household and her policies and procedures.  The inspector saw a variety of toys, resources and equipment available to meet the needs of children of all ages.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481796 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 994566 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 9 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 the Warrington area. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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