Childminder EY480871

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates her secure knowledge about how children learn and develop. She explains how she intends to obtain information from parents about what their children already know and can do. The childminder describes how she will observe children as they play and plan a range of challenging activities around their interests. n The childminder has a secure understanding about how to keep children safe. She carries out assessments of her home and outdoors to minimise potential risks to children's safety. The childminder demonstrates that she is clear about the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is clear about the local safeguarding procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's safety or well-being. n The childminder describes how she intends to manage children's behaviour in a positive way. She understands the importance of supporting children to respect each other's differences and show kindness to one another.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she intends to promote healthy lifestyles. She will provide healthy meals and regular opportunities for children to be active outdoors. The childminder knows the importance of helping children to become independent. This includes teaching them how to manage their personal needs. n The childminder knows the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals. She explains how this will help her to meet children's individual needs, including those who require additional support. The childminder discusses the methods she intends to use for sharing information about children's learning and development. n The childminder understands the value of professional development. She accesses further training to help her to extend her knowledge and skills. She describes how this supports her to continue to enhance her teaching. The childminder knows the importance of evaluating her provison to identify areas to

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develop further. She describes how she intends to include parents as part of this process.

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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 EY480871 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 10076235 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Irby, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that she intends to use for childminding purposes. They discussed the range of resources and equipment that are available for children's use. n The inspector viewed a range of relevant documents, including a sample of policies and procedures, first-aid certificate, insurance documents and evidence of the suitability of those living in the household. n The childminder discussed how she meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder intends to deliver the educational programmes. The discussion included how the childminder will observe and assess children's development.

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Inspection activities

4 October 2019 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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4 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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