Childminder in Telford and Wrekin

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shows understanding of how to support children's development. She knows how to use observation and assessment to plan for the next stage in their learning. There is a range of resources available to support children's play and exploration. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents and staff at other settings that children attend. She is aware that sharing information contributes to consistent and complementary teaching to help children to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about the value of adopting safe and healthy habits, such as eating well-balanced meals and being physically active. n The childminder attends further training. She keeps up to date with current childcare issues to maintain her knowledge and understanding. n The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding how to keep children safe

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This provision meets requirements

and ensures her home is free from potential dangers. She knows the safeguarding procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children to value and respect others. She has a range of strategies to support children's awareness of good behaviour and to help them learn about the wider world. n The childminder recognises the importance of collecting the views of parents and others to help her to self-evaluate and 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 208424 Local authority Telford & Wrekin Inspection number 10115914 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 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 7 May 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder has been operating since 1989 and lives in Telford, Shropshire. She works all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents, including evidence of suitability and training. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements.

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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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