Childminder EY413866

Inspection date 7 February 2019 Previous inspection date 29 July 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is well qualified. She appreciates the significance of keeping up to date with professional development opportunities to refresh her knowledge. n The childminder fully understands how to safeguard children and identifies the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She talks about what she would do if she had any child protection concerns. n The childminder discusses planning enjoyable activities based on children's individual interests and needs. She knows how to monitor children's progress and how to offer additional support to close any potential gaps. n The childminder is fully aware of the importance of working in partnership with parents to make sure they are kept informed about their children's ongoing development. She recognises how to use her close links with local nurseries and primary schools to support children's future learning. n The childminder knows how to positively manage children's behaviour. She discusses

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This provision meets requirements

providing children with clear guidance about the difference between right and wrong and reinforcing appropriate rules and boundaries. n The childminder talks about the benefits of children participating in community activities, such as playgroups. She understands that these opportunities would help children to socialise, to be physically active and to learn new skills.

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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 spoke with the childminder about the educational programmes and discussed the range of toys, equipment and resources available for children in the early years age group. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of qualifications and suitability of the childminder and

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413866 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 10065202 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 29 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Longhorsley, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds 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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