Childminder EY544087

Inspection date 25 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and has robust procedures in place for reporting concerns. The childminder has recently updated her safeguarding knowledge. n The childminder knows how to promote the health and well-being of children. She understands how to conduct risk assessments to help minimise potential hazards to children. n The childminder understands the importance of providing a welcoming and well- organised environment for children. She demonstrates a very good understanding of how children learn and describes the types of activities she would offer to support this learning. n The childminder knows how to help children gain the skills needed to prepare them for the next stages in their development. She knows to observe, assess and plan for children's learning in order to support them to make progress.

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n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She knows to gain information about children prior to starting, to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals. She knows to work closely with all those involved in children's lives to ensure continuity of care. n The childminder knows how to promote healthy lifestyles with children. She understands the importance of offering children healthy food choices and opportunities to be physically active.

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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 checked the suitability of the areas of the home to be used for childminding. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and development and assess their progress. n The inspector discussed policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed

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documentation she will use when caring for children. n The inspector looked at evidence of suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544087 Local authority Hartlepool Borough Inspection number 10096566 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hartlepool. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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