Childminder EY538377

Inspection date 27 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how young children learn. She discusses how she will provide a range of appealing activities that complement and extend children's learning from school and nursery. n The childminder discusses the importance of working in partnership with parents and other agencies. She describes the ways she will share information with parents to help to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning. The childminder explains how she will gather feedback from parents and children to help improve her practice. n The childminder continues to develop her own knowledge and skills. For example, she attends training courses and uses the internet to help ensure that she is up to date with current practice. n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection. She confidently describes her procedures to ensure that children are safe and their welfare

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This provision meets requirements

is protected. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to inclusive practice and describes how she values all children as individuals. She recognises the importance of offering activities which help children to explore and appreciate the local community and the wider world. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good physical health. She describes ways to encourage children to take part in exercise and eat healthily. n The childminder discusses ways to support children's emotional well-being. She recognises the importance of helping them to develop a sense of belonging and to be confident and resilient. The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour effectively.

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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 viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childcare. n The inspector talked to the childminder about the ways she will support children's learning and development, and about care routines and practices. n The inspector looked at the range of documents that the childminder has prepared to support her practice. She looked at evidence of the suitability checks carried out on

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538377 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 10079970 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 4 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Darlington, County Durham. She provides care outside of school hours, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Opening hours are 8am to 9am and 3.30pm to 6pm during term time, and 8am to 6pm during school 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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