Childminder EY447092

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2017 4 December 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding procedures to follow if she should become concerned for a child’s safety. She is confident of the signs and symptoms to be aware of to protect children in her care.  The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice and keeping her knowledge and skills up to date, including through regular training and research.  The childminder understands the importance of providing good teaching and learning opportunities for children. She is knowledgeable about monitoring and observing children’s progress and how this would help her to quickly identify any gaps in their learning and development.  The childminder recognises the need to work closely with parents and others to provide continuity in their learning and development.  The childminder knows how to promote children’s understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, she will keep children active and provide them with

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The provision meets requirements

nutritious and healthy snacks and meals.

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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 viewed the areas of the home and garden that are used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of relevant documentation and discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder to work with children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her understanding of how to safeguard children and promote their learning.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the process of self-evaluation and her plans for developing her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447092 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 1072088 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Telford, Shropshire. The provision operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for family holidays and 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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