Childminder EY361000

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2017 8 November 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practices. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She knows the referral procedure well and understands the correct steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member.  The childminder reflects carefully upon her provision, taking into account the views of parents and children. She is committed to securing continuous improvements to benefit children in her care.  The play environment is warm and welcoming with a wide range of appropriate toys and resources, both indoors and outside.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows how to plan interesting and challenging activities for the different age groups of children she intends to care for.  Partnership working with parents and other settings is highly valued by the childminder.

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The provision meets requirements

She has established effective links with the local authority. The childminder knows how to gather and use high-quality information from parents to help plan for children's future learning.  The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour and models the use of good manners. She discusses how to teach children about kindness, sharing and taking turns. The childminder is aware of how to successfully promote children's awareness of similarities and differences between themselves and others.  There are procedures in place to help children settle well. The childminder values spending time getting to know children well. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to effectively meet their physical and emotional needs.  The experienced childminder keeps her knowledge and skills updated by attending training and through research and reading.  Effective systems are in place for the observation and assessment of children's learning

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The provision meets requirements

and development and for planning to meet their needs and interests. 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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361000 Local authority South Tyneside Inspection number 1065031 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Sunderland. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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