Griffiths, Kerry

Inspection date 22 May 2019 Previous inspection date 8 October 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder fully understands how to safeguard children. She knows what her responsibilities are and the steps to take if she has a concern about a child in her care. She is familiar with wider safeguarding and child protection issues. n The childminder understands how to maintain a safe environment for children. She knows to carry out risk assessments to identify hazards in the environment and understands her responsibility to supervise children well. n The childminder recognises her responsibility to support children's health and physical well-being. She demonstrates, through discussion, that she knows how to provide nutritious meals and snacks and opportunities for exercise and active play. n The childminder understands how to encourage children's good behaviour. She knows that praise and encouragement help to develop their self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to monitor what children know and

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can do over time. This helps her to ensure that they make the best possible progress for their future learning. She discusses planning enjoyable activities based on children's individual interests and needs. She maintains a range of toys and learning resources which are suitable for children of differing ages and abilities. n The childminder understands how to build effective partnerships with parents and other professionals, which helps to provide continuity for children's care and learning. n The childminder appreciates the significance of keeping up to date with professional development opportunities to refresh her knowledge. She has considered ways to help her to reflect on and improve her practice.

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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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n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home and looked at the space available for childminding. She looked at some resources that the childminder uses when caring for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage and how she evaluates her provision. n The inspector discussed the range of activities and resources that the childminder intends to provide when caring for young children. She spoke with the childminder about how she will plan activities and assess children's progress in their learning and development. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the arrangements for working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She looked at the childminder's training certificates and discussed her professional development. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the first-aid certificate and evidence of

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the childminder's suitability and that of anyone living at the premises. She discussed with the childminder her safeguarding procedures and how she will keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463594 Local authority Derby Inspection number 10105285 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 8 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Littleover, Derbyshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas, family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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