Childminder EY469581

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder discusses how she is able to provide a well-resourced environment for children. She understands the importance of providing regular opportunities for children to develop their physical skills and learn about living a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows how to plan a range of activities and use her observations of children to identify what children need to learn next. n The childminder plans to share information about children's progress with parents and help them to support their children's learning at home. She demonstrates a good understanding of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure that children's individual care needs are met. n The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She has completed a safeguarding training course to extend her knowledge. The

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This provision meets requirements

childminder is confident of the procedures to follow should she be concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. n The childminder understands the importance of forming secure relationships with children to support their emotional well-being. She knows how to help children settle into the setting. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She understands how to help children to manage their feelings and behaviours, and support them to follow clear rules and boundaries. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice in order to improve the quality of her setting.

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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 EY469581 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 10117159 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 7 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 18 June 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Darlington. She operates during term time from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living on the premises, public liability insurance and qualification certificates. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder. n Discussions were held with the childminder to consider her understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the toys and equipment that are available for children to use.

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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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