Childminder 505199

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2018 10 June 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder thinks about her skills and abilities and understands how to effectively evaluate her practice. She explains how she plans to involve parents and children in all future self-evaluation to help ensure sustained improvements.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion her understanding of the ways she can help support children's self-esteem. She knows how to encourage good behaviour and the ways in which she can motivate children to learn.  The childminder ensures that her knowledge is kept up to date. She attends training courses and regularly updates her understanding of safeguarding matters. She knows the procedure she must follow if she has any concerns for a child in her care.  The childminder values the importance of working in partnership with parents and professionals to help ensure consistency in children's learning and care.  The childminder understands how to support children to develop the skills they need

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The provision meets requirements

for the next steps in their learning. She describes the importance of providing a range of engaging and stimulating learning experiences that challenge children of all ages.

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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 discussed self-evaluation and continuous improvement with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, procedures and documents the childminder plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector looked at all the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes, including the outdoor area. She discussed the range of resources the childminder intends to use to support and extend children's learning and development.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the learning and development requirements. She discussed how the childminder plans to monitor children's progress.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to comply with the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505199 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 1101870 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 10 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1987 and lives in Scunthorpe. She operates her provision Tuesday to Thursday, 3pm to 5.30pm, term-time only. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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