Childminder EY493990

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates she has good understanding of how to support children's learning and development. She describes how she encourages them to complete tasks, such as recognising letters and words to complement their learning in school.  The childminder provides a wide range of interesting and stimulating toys and equipment for children. She demonstrates how she gathers information from parents when children start attending, in order to provide resources that reflect children's interests.  The childminder describes how she helps children to develop relationships with her and other, older minded children. She shares how she uses activities, such as walking home from school, for children to talk together about what they have been doing during the day.  The childminder is committed to ensuring children's behaviour is good and that they are considerate of and respect each other. She describes how she encourages children

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The provision meets requirements

to be independent through their play and daily routines, in order to promote their self- esteem and develop their self-help skills.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with school teachers in the school where children also attend and parents. She explains how she will share information to provide continuity and complement children's learning and development and the care they receive.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children and knows how to report and concerns she may have about a child in her care.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to enhancing her own knowledge and skills. She describes how she intends to continue to extend this further and how this helps her identify aspects of her provision to be developed. This indicates a good capacity to improve her practice.

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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 childminder's home.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The inspector checked the suitability of all relevant members of the household.  The inspector viewed a range of documents, such as policies, qualifications, planning and assessment systems.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493990 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1030550 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 2015 and lives in Blyth, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 8am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, 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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