Childminder EY475307

Inspection date 24 July 2019 Previous inspection date 12 February 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She explains how she intends to identify any potential signs of abuse, and she demonstrates a good understanding of local reporting procedures. n The childminder understands the importance of providing good teaching and learning opportunities for children. She is knowledgeable about monitoring and assessing children's progress and how to use this to plan activities. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents and teachers at the schools children attend, to contribute to building on children's existing skills. n The friendly childminder values the importance of forming secure emotional attachments with children so that they feel happy, settled and assured in her care. n The childminder discusses how she supports children's physical development. They will have regular opportunities to play outside and have fresh air and exercise.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to evaluate her practice and seek the views of parents and other professionals to help identify areas for improvement.

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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 areas of the childminder's home that are used when caring for children and discussed how she plans to deliver the educational programmes. n The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder will use when caring for children. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and people living at the premises and talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475307 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10075760 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 5 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 12 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in County Durham. She operates all year round from 7am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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