Childminder 311617

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2017 2 February 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrated that she is fully aware of her role to safeguard children. She has written child protection policies and knows who to contact should she have any concerns.  The childminder knows how to ensure her premises are safe, secure and fit for purpose. She understands how to complete risk assessments to help minimize hazards and take appropriate action when required.  The childminder is aware of the importance of maintaining good working relationships with parents and other professionals in order to provide support for children's overall needs.  The childminder understands the importance of obtaining information about children's interests, medical background and dietary requirements. She acknowledges the importance of giving them good opportunities for physical exercise and providing them with a healthy, nutritious diet.  The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour positively. She knows

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The provision meets requirements

how to develop children's confidence and self-esteem to help them form secure relationships.  The childminder knows how to assess children's progress and plan activities to support their future learning, to help prepare them as they move on to school.  The childminder discusses how she uses self-evaluation to drive improvements to her service.

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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 and the areas children would have access to. She discussed with the childminder the equipment and toys children would have access to.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about how she would deliver the educational programmes, including how she would observe and assess children to monitor their progress.  The inspector looked at the qualifications the childminder had obtained, including her mandatory qualification in paediatric first aid.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her plans to evaluate her provision and encourage parent's and children's contribution.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 311617 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1090742 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 2 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in Whickham, Gateshead. She is available to provide care all year round from 7am 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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