Childminder EY500294

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 2018 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have public liability insurance.  The childminder has a very good understanding of her responsibilities for keeping children safe. She is knowledgeable about child protection procedures and demonstrates fully how she will ensure risks are minimised while children are in her care.  The childminder confidently describes how she will monitor and assess development, help each child to make good progress and ensure they are ready for school.  The childminder explains how she works closely with parents to provide care for children.  The childminder is qualified and experienced and is committed to ongoing professional development. She fully understands the importance of evaluating her provision to help maintain standards.  The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's emotional and physical well-being. She knows how to encourage children's good behaviour.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain appropriate public liability insurance. 02/08/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the systems she has in place to help keep children safe.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements.  The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's policies, procedures and documents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector viewed areas of the home available for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500294 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 1052685 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 2016 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except 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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