Childminder EY537916

Inspection date 10 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's personal, social and emotional needs. She discusses the importance of developing good links with parents. This helps to ensure consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder explains how she plans to promote healthy lifestyles. She discusses the importance of providing children with healthy food and regular opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air. n The childminder maintains and updates her knowledge of the safeguarding requirements. She has robust safeguarding procedures and knows these well. The childminder continues to attend relevant training courses. n The childminder explains how she intends to monitor children's progress using observations and assessments. She discusses how she plans to use this information to plan the next steps in children's learning based on their interests. n The childminder offers a welcoming environment. She has a wide range of good-quality

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resources and play materials. These are stored in ways that children can easily access, both inside and outdoors.

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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. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour around the areas of the premises used by children and

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discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. She looked at evidence of qualifications and the suitability checks of people living and working on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537916 Local authority Rotherham Inspection number 10067087 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Brampton Bierlow, Rotherham. 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. She works with a co-childminder.

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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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