Childminder EY445668

Inspection date 15 July 2019 Previous inspection date 4 December 2012

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is highly reflective and continuously evaluates her own practice. She constantly strives to extend her own knowledge, for example, through ongoing professional development programmes. n Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's knowledge and understanding of the procedures to safeguard children's welfare is good. The childminder has updated her training and is aware of procedures should she have any concerns about children in her care. n The childminder demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of how to use observation, assessment and planning to support children's learning. She knows how to maximise her knowledge of individual children's interests and skills to enable them to make progress. n The childminder is committed to building strong parent partnerships. She gathers relevant information from parents about their children when they join her provision and at other relevant stages.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the benefits of creating opportunities to form close attachments with children. She is very welcoming and endeavours to incorporate children into her home, as if they were her own family. n The childminder provides a rich and highly stimulating environment in which children can develop excellent skills and abilities. Resources available provide all children with very positive learning opportunities, such as growing their own fruit and vegetables. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with healthy, balanced meals and snacks. She understands the importance of helping children to be physically active and lead a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder recognises the significance of children gaining their own independence. She strives to teach children skills that will support them in their next stage of learning.

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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 looked at relevant documentation the childminder uses. n The inspector looked at all areas of the childminder's home available for minding children. n The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445668 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10109828 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 8 - 8 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2012

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The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Winwick area of Warrington. She operates from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round, with the exception of 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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