Childminder in Wakefield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder confidently described how she will observe and assess children's progress and use this information to identify and plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder has kept herself up to date with current safeguarding issues and is very clear about her responsibility towards safeguarding children. The childminder confidently discussed the procedures she would implement to ensure children are protected from abuse or neglect.  The childminder has all required documentation in place. She has information for parents about the early years foundation stage and also talks through her policies and procedures with them. The childminder is keen to ensure that parents are aware of the role they play in their children's education and talks enthusiastically about how she will involve them.  The childminder has robust risk assessments in place to help her ensure the premises, resources and equipment are suitable for children to use. The home is well maintained

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The provision meets requirements

and kept secure to prevent anyone entering or children leaving unnoticed.  The childminder has as suitable selection of resources to accommodate children's learning needs and interests. The childminder talks enthusiastically about the activities and play opportunities she would plan and provide for children to keep them interested and motivated.  The childminder explains that she will teach children that a healthy diet and being active is important to their good health and well-being.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to working in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure children's individual needs are met.  The childminder holds public liability insurance and a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

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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 and the childminder toured the areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided.  The inspector looked at documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children.  The inspector checked suitability records and looked at the childminder's training certificates.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480738 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 996701 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Pontefract. She operates all year round from 5.30am to 6pm, 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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