Childminder EY396502

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2017 14 July 2016

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has implemented the actions raised at her last inspection. This demonstrates her capacity to improve and to develop the quality of the provision.  She holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification. She knows the correct procedures to follow to support children's welfare in the event of a safeguarding concern.  The childminder describes how she uses effective risk assessments to help to maintain a safe environment in her home and on outings into the local community.  She describes appropriate ways to make assessments of children's learning, to monitor their progress and plan next steps to support their development.  The childminder describes suitable methods to share information with parents and other providers to support continuity in children's care and their learning.  She explains appropriate ways to promote children's health and positive behaviour.  The childminder works closely with other childminders in a local network to share ideas

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The provision meets requirements

and enhance her skills. She utilises parental feedback to support her self-evaluation.

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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 held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection and looked at a selection of documentation.  The inspector went on a tour of the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her self-evaluation and future development plans.  The inspector considered evidence of suitability checks for all adults in the home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396502 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 1085423 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 14 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Ashton-under-Lyne. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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