Childminder in Liverpool

Inspection date 14 January 2019 Previous inspection date 1 December 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates an excellent understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows what procedures to follow to protect a child's welfare. She regularly attends safeguarding training to ensure that her understanding of child protection is up to date. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting the health and safety of the children in her care. She has assessed and minimised the potential risks to children within her home and whilst on outings in the local community. She talks about carrying out risk assessments to promote children's safety. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to offer an inclusive service and how to promote children's good behaviour. She knows how to support children to understand about tolerance and respect and to follow the rules of her home. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and

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other professionals to help provide consistency for children's learning and care. She talks about working in partnership with teachers at local primary schools that children attend, to further support their learning. n The childminder knows how to support children's learning and development through a warm and inviting environment with a variety of exciting and engaging resources. She talks about offering settling-in visits where she shares information with parents about children's likes and dislikes and their developmental progress. She explains how this helps her to meet children's individual needs from the very start. n The childminder demonstrates that she is aware that self-evaluation contributes towards improving outcomes for children. n The childminder knows how to promote the good health of children. For example, she explains how she intends to teach them about healthy eating and good personal

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hygiene routines, as well as providing daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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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 had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas intended to be used for childminding. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, such as safeguarding policies and procedures, public liability insurance, first-aid training and evidence of the suitability of those living in the household. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the learning

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needs of young children. She viewed relevant records that the childminder plans to use when caring for children to monitor their progress and plan for their learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to work in partnership with parents and other professionals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY251030 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 10069567 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 7 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2014

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The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Walton, Liverpool. The provision operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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