Childminder 312669

Inspection date 15 October 2018 Previous inspection date 12 January 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of effective partnerships with parents. She is enthusiastic about working with parents to help provide a consistent approach to children's learning and development. n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe. She attends training to keep up to date with changes in safeguarding legislation. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's health and well- being and teaching them how to develop healthy lifestyles. She knows how to encourage good behaviour. n The childminder has a sound understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. She describes how she will use observations and assessments to plan challenging activities to support children's individual progress. She understands how to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, particularly the move on to school.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder seeks appropriate training opportunities to develop her knowledge and teaching skills. She knows how to evaluate her practice to make improvements.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures. n The inspector checked the suitability of all relevant members of the household. n The inspector viewed a range of documents, such as policies and risk assessments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 312669 Local authority Middlesbrough Inspection number 10064824 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

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 12 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Middlesbrough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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