Childminder EY353432

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 2016 16 January 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is aware of the need to evaluate her practice. She has addressed the actions raised at the previous inspection. The childminder seeks the views of others, such as parents and children, to help her identify priorities for improvement.  The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how children learn and develop. She discusses how she would use observations to plan activities that help support children to make progress in their learning and development. The childminder explains how she will help prepare children, emotionally and physically, for their next stage in learning, such as school.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the policies and procedures she will follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She understands the need to ensure risk assessments are thorough to help maintain children's safety at all times.  The childminder is knowledgeable about how to provide an inclusive environment and

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The provision meets requirements

to promote children's learning. She has a range of resources that covers all the areas of learning.  The childminder explains how she will encourage children to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, through physical play outdoors and by promoting their healthy eating habits.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals, such as teachers. She provides examples of how she will share information to keep them involved and informed of children's progress.  The childminder understands the importance of being a good role model to children and promoting positive behaviour. She explains her knowledge of how she will manage children's feelings and promote their self-confidence.

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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 the 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 EY353432 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1042561 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 7 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in the Henswall, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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