Childminder in Derby

Inspection date 14 March 2019 Previous inspection date 29 June 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows how to recognise indicators that a child may be at risk of harm and how to refer any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder understands the need to provide children with a safe and secure environment. She knows to carry out risk assessments for her home, garden and trips, and has a current paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder recognises her responsibility to teach children about healthy lifestyles. She demonstrates, through discussion, that she knows how to provide nutritious meals and snacks and opportunities for exercise and active play. n The childminder maintains a range of toys and learning resources, suitable for children of differing ages and abilities. She knows how to use observations of children to monitor their progress and plan for the next stages in their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of developing good partnerships with

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parents and other professionals, to help ensure continuity of children's care and learning needs. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice. She knows how to reflect on her strengths and weaknesses. For example, she talks about the training she has completed to help her improve her skills and knowledge.

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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 looked around the areas of the childminder's home and garden which she plans to use for childminding to assess the safety and suitability. She discussed the toys and resources the childminder would use with young children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements and how she evaluates her provision. She also

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discussed how the childminder intends to develop her skills and knowledge. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the procedures she has in place to help keep children safe. She checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements, and how she plans to support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents, including policies and procedures, and discussed how she will use them when caring for children. She discussed the arrangements the childminder intends to have for working in partnership with parents and other professionals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307352 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10073528 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Littleover, Derby. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder does not work the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an early years qualification at level 3 and offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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