Childminder EY357910

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She explains how she would know how to identify any potential signs of abuse and she demonstrates a good understanding of local reporting procedures. n The childminder describes how she intends to observe children and assess their development. She explains how she plans to use the information to monitor children's progress and to plan challenging activities for them which incorporate their interests. 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 childminder demonstrates that she understands how to support children's emotional well-being. She discusses a range of appropriate behaviour management strategies. n The childminder understands how to promote children's physical well-being and the importance of helping children to enjoy a balanced and varied diet. She

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This provision meets requirements

would ensure children have regular opportunities to be active and play outside. n The childminder discusses how she gathers the views of parents to help to reflect on her practice in order to continually improve and develop.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357910 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10062735 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 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 27 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Willington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector checked the 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 other members of the household, and spoke with the childminder about how she evaluates the service she provides.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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