Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date 26 June 2019 Previous inspection date 14 April 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding requirements and how to keep children safe. She describes the appropriate steps to take should a concern for a child's well-being arise. n The childminder's home is safe and secure. She intends to carry out regular risk assessments to ensure all potential hazards are minimised. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her service. She intends to use the views of children, parents and other professionals to review her practice regularly. n The childminder knows the benefits of partnership working in meeting the needs of children. For example, she plans to communicate with other settings that children attend. She also intends to encourage the sharing of children's progress with relevant professionals, such as the family health visitor. n The childminder recognises the importance of building relationships with parents. She

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intends to share children's progress with them, promoting continuity of learning and care. n The childminder shows a good knowledge of how children learn. She understands the purpose and value of assessment in tracking children's progress. The childminder plans to use this information to promote next steps in learning and development. n The childminder plans to use the local community to help children to gain an understanding of the wider world. For example, she intends to access local playgroups and parks. The childminder also plans for these experiences to enable children to meet and socialise with others. n The childminder is aware of the need to promote healthy lifestyles. She plans to teach children about the benefits of maintaining a healthy diet and being physically active. n The childminder is able to explain how to promote positive behaviour. She intends to use praise and encouragement to help children to develop a can-do attitude. She plans

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to model positive behaviour and teach children to be considerate and caring of others.

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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 conducted a tour of the setting. She checked the safety of the premises and looked at risk assessments. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector discussed the childminder's methods of self-evaluation and how she plans to promote improvements to her setting. n The inspector reviewed a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training certificates. n The inspector checked the childminder's policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding requirements. n The inspector verified evidence of the suitability of individuals living in the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 960287 Local authority Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Inspection number 10064044 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 14 April 2016

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The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Knowsley. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas and family 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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