Childminder EY495993

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2018 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She has clear policies and procedures to help her keep any children she cares for safe, including how to respond to allegations and child protection concerns.  The childminder understands how to help children feel safe and secure. She knows the importance of carrying out risk assessments, to help identify and reduce the risk of hazards to children.  The childminder knows how to observe and monitor children's progress, to help her plan and provide a range of activities to promote children's future learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents and other early years settings, to help her provide continuity of learning and care.  The childminder knows how to promote children's emotional and physical well-being. She understands how to help children to behave well and manage their emotions.  The childminder recognises the need to evaluate her provision and continue with her

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The provision meets requirements

professional development to help improve knowledge and skills.

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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 premises that will be available to children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to observe and assess children's abilities and plan for their future progress.  The inspector looked at documents relating to evidence of suitability of the childminder and household members. She discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder  The inspector discussed policies and procedures that the childminder intends to use and the childminder's methods for improving her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495993 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 1034962 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Littleover, Derby. She operates her childminding service all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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