Rigg, Stephanie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2017 10 October 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's learning. She has clear arrangements in place to observe children at play from the outset and monitor their ongoing progress. She plans to provide activities based on children's interests and that support them to build on what they already know and can do.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend. She plans to share information with others to help to provide a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and her responsibility to protect children from harm. She has a comprehensive policy in place to guide her practice. She is able to identify signs of potential abuse and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare.  Good arrangements are in place to promote children's safety and welfare. For example,

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The provision meets requirements

regular checks on all areas accessed by children help to ensure they are safe and suitable for the care of children. The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles.  The childminder has a gentle, caring nature and acknowledges the different needs and abilities of individual children. She understands how to promote children's emotional well-being and how to manage their behaviour effectively.  The childminder attends training courses and shares ideas and information about developments with the other childminders she works with. This helps her to build on her current skills and extend her knowledge.  The childminder works with her colleagues to review the services they currently provide as a team. She also intends to look more closely at her individual practice to identify areas that could be further developed to improve outcomes for children.

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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 premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults at the address. She looked at training certificates and self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456473 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1066509 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 12 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She works with two other registered childminders and an assistant. She works from the home of one of the other childminders in Houghton- le-Spring. They operate from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank 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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