Childminder EY451362

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2017 4 February 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has liaised with the local authority and attended training to help her improve her knowledge. She explains how she has revised her procedures to improve hygiene routines. She describes her plans to introduce new ways to involve parents in their child's care and learning.  The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to continuous improvement. She shows how she has sought the views of children and parents in the past. She explains how she plans to continue to do this to inform her plans for further development.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the benefits of working in partnership with other professionals. She explains how she has clear procedures she intends to use to share information with parents and other providers.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues. She is able to describe possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to

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The provision meets requirements

respond to any concerns for a child's welfare or any allegations of abuse.  The childminder has a good understanding of identifying potential risks to children. She explains how she has relevant health and safety polices, and conducts risk assessments. She explains how she plans to develop children's understanding of staying safe.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the records required for children's safety and well-being. She explains how she will gather relevant information from parents when children start. She demonstrates a good understanding of the need to retain and store all documentation confidentially.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of exercise for children. She explains the benefits to children of playing actively in the fresh air and of using challenging play equipment. She shows how she will record children's dietary needs and explains her plans to offer children a healthy, balanced diet with fresh fruit

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The provision meets requirements

and vegetables.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She explains how she intends to organise her home and enable children to make choices and select their own resources in play.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to observe, assess and plan for children's learning. She explains how she will plan a broad range of activities to help children gain necessary skills ready for school. 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 toured 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 EY451362 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1050574 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in West Derby, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm on 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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