Childminder in Cheshire East

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 May 2018 3 February 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She maintains up-to-date policies that underpin her knowledge of the correct action to take to report concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder understands how children learn. She discusses how she intends to use observation, assessment and partnerships with parents and other professionals to support children's progress. The childminder understands her role in helping to prepare children for the move on to school.  The childminder knows how to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for children. She discusses how she intends to use risk assessment to maintain a safe and secure environment.  The childminder understands how to promote children's welfare. She discusses the strategies she intends to use to help keep children safe while developing their independence.  The childminder understands the importance of professional development, training and

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The provision meets requirements

self-evaluation. She has maintained her paediatric first-aid qualification and insurance.

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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 used for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke with the childminder to discuss how she intends to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector looked at resources and sampled relevant documents, including examples of her policies and evidence of her suitability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341335 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1092854 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 3 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Knutsford, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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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