Childminder in Liverpool

Inspection date 29 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a confident knowledge of safeguarding. She understands the signs that may indicate a child's welfare is at risk and knows what to do if she has concerns. The childminder ensures her knowledge of safeguarding is up to date. She discusses more recent legislation in depth and relates it to her provision. n The childminder knows about the learning and development requirements. She understands the need to provide a range of experiences and resources to meet children's different learning needs and promote their progress in readiness for school. n The childminder comprehends ways to work with parents to ensure continuity for the children. This includes involving parents in children's learning and listening to their input about what their children can do and what they are interested in. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice. She actively develops her professional knowledge and skills to help her make improvements.

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n The childminder knows how to encourage children to maintain a healthy lifestyle and support their physical development. She also discusses confidently the ways that she helps them to develop independence and social skills in preparation for changes to busier settings.

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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 viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the learning, safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector took account of parents' written views. n The inspector viewed a selection of the childminder's documents, including her policies

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and procedures, and looked at evidence of her suitability checks. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her plans to keep children safe and healthy, how she assesses any risks to children, and her methods for evaluating her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535861 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10076715 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 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Aigbuth, Liverpool. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare. She operates a before- and after-school service Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5.30pm.

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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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