Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2017 12 October 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the need to evaluate her provision and practice to identify areas for development. She explains how she intends to gather the views of parents and children and plans to consider their views for future improvements. She realises the importance of updating her skills and knowledge.  The childminder is knowledgeable about child development and understands her responsibility to promote children's learning. She discusses the activities she plans to provide to help support children's learning. The childminder knows how to observe, assess and monitor children's progress and how to use this information to plan for children's future learning.  The childminder has attended safeguarding training. She has a secure understanding and confidently explains the procedures she will follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She suggests a range

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The provision meets requirements

of strategies she intends to use to promote children's learning through play. A suitable range of resources and play equipment is available to promote an inclusive environment.  The childminder gives details of how she plans to gain and share information with parents and other professionals about children. She explains how she intends to help support children's well-being and encourage a shared approach to their care and learning.  The childminder explains how she plans to positively manage children's behaviour and help them develop good self-esteem. She shows a good awareness of how to help children build positive relationships with others and be independent.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed 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 to be 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 EY279568 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1058236 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Bromborough. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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