Childminder EY560470

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She can describe the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She ensures her child protection training is kept up to date. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals involved with children. She understands the importance of sharing relevant information to provide continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how young children learn. She describes how she plans challenging activities to help children to make good progress in their learning. She knows how to monitor children's development so that any gaps in their learning can be identified and acted upon. n The childminder maintains a safe environment. She ensures the front door is secure to prevent unauthorised persons entering or children leaving without her

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knowledge. She uses risk assessments to help to identity and minimise any risks within the home. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to feel emotionally secure in her care. She explains how she follows children's familiar routines and how she gradually introduces them to her home when they first start attending. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to promote children's good health. Her home is clean and tidy. She understands the importance of children leading healthy lifestyles. She explains how she ensures children have access to fresh air and exercise daily. n The childminder demonstrates how she will support children to behave well. She describes age-appropriate strategies that will be used to help children to learn the rules and boundaries. She knows how to support children to share, take turns and respect each other. n The childminder continually reflects on and evaluates her service. She attends

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further training to refresh her knowledge and keep up to date with changes in legislation.

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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 EY560470 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10127418 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 3 to 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Malvern. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes. She also discussed how the childminder would make observations and assessments of children's development and plan for their learning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector looked at the premises and discussed risk assessments carried out by the childminder to minimise potential hazards. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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10 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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10 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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