Childminder in Calderdale

Inspection date 25 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to meet the early years foundation stage requirements. She recognises the importance of observing, planning and assessing children's learning. The childminder will use this information to track children's progress and identify individual next step learning targets. n The childminder understands the importance of developing positive relationships with parents. She plans to regularly share key information with parents, in order to promote continuity of care and learning both in her setting and at home. n The childminder recognises the importance of building positive relationship with children. She has flexible settling in arrangements and plans to collect detailed information about a child before they start at her setting. n The childminder has clear safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures in place. She demonstrates she will respond swiftly to any concerns about a child's

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welfare. The childminder has procedures in place which will help her to maintain an environment that is safe for children. n The childminder has maintained a valid paediatric first aid qualification and demonstrates she understands how to respond appropriately in an emergency. n The childminder has procedures in place to evaluate the quality of her setting. She plans to seek feedback from both parents and children to identify any necessary improvements and key areas for development.

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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 with the childminder. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector reviewed suitability checks for all adults who live and work on the premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to deliver educational programmes. n The inspector reviewed and discussed relevant documentation, policies, procedures and

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other records regarding health and safety with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501533 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10060248 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Halifax, West Yorkshire. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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