Childminder in Knowsley

Inspection date 3 July 2019 Previous inspection date 6 August 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities. She maintains contact with her local authority adviser and other childminders to refresh her knowledge and understanding. She holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification and regularly refreshes her knowledge of safeguarding. n The childminder understands how to identify, record and report any concerns relating to a child's welfare or the conduct of an adult. She is aware of how to manage wider child protection issues, such as children being exposed to radical or extreme views. n The childminder understands how to promote children's health and safety. She discusses her procedures for reviewing risk assessments, dietary requirements and the management of medication. n The childminder understands the areas of learning and how to promote children's learning. She explains her procedures for observation, planning and assessment. The childminder is aware of the progress check for children aged between two and three

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years. She understands how to work in partnership with parents. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting positive behaviour and helping children to understand the diversity of the wider world.

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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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n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises intended for use when childminding. n The inspector sampled relevant documents. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her understanding of the requirements of her registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 313068 Local authority Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Inspection number 10083273 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 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 6 August 2014

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The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Halewood, Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays 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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