Childminder EY356039

Inspection date 28 May 2019 Previous inspection date 22 March 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is fully aware of how to keep children safe from harm. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and has robust procedures for reporting child protection concerns. She is clear of her responsibility to provide children with a safe and secure environment. n The childminder understands the importance of creating a welcoming and well- organised environment for children. She knows to provide a variety of suitable resources for children of different ages. n The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows to observe, assess and plan for children's learning needs, in order to support them to make progress in all seven areas. n The childminder clearly understands her role in helping children to build strong relationships. She explains how she intends to teach children to share, take turns and be kind to each other. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents.

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This provision meets requirements

She knows to obtain information about children prior to them starting to attend her setting, in order to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder recognises how to help children to develop the skills they need for increasing their independence and confidence. n The childminder is aware of her role to work closely with other early years providers to help her establish continuity for children's care and development.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

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

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356039 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 10073921 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Richmond, North Yorkshire. She operates from 9am to 4.30pm, on Wednesday and Thursday during term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides 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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