Childminder in Halton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2018 10 September 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of her responsibilities. She knows how to use professional development and self-evaluation to develop her knowledge and practice.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She knows how to identify and report concerns relating to children's welfare or the conduct of adults.  The childminder has a clear understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to meet children's needs.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She discusses how she intends to use planning, observation and assessment to support children's progress and to help prepare them for school.  The childminder understands how to help promote children's health and their physical and emotional welfare. She also knows the importance of promoting equality and

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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 areas of the premises intended for use when childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder to discuss how she intends to meet the requirements of her registration.  The inspector reviewed written documentation, including the childminder's written policies and evidence of her qualifications.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 303356 Local authority Halton Inspection number 1103458 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Runcorn. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, except for 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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