Childminder EY546117

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She is aware of the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the referral procedures to follow, should she have concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. She understands the correct steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. n The childminder has carefully risk assessed the environment indoors and outdoors. There are rigorous security systems in place to help to protect children from unwanted visitors and prevent them from leaving the premises unsupervised. n The childminder demonstrates that she has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She plans to seek information from parents about children's learning and development to use as a starting point for assessment. The childminder intends to carry out observations of children's play

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to assess their learning. She intends to plan a wide range of challenging activities to help children to make good progress. n The childminder has created a well-organised, welcoming and stimulating environment. This is resourced with a wide range of good-quality toys, furniture and equipment that help to promote all areas of learning. n The childminder plans to use positive praise and encouragement, and play alongside children to teach them how to behave appropriately. n The childminder shows that she has a secure understanding the importance of working in partnership with parents, other early years providers and external professionals. n The childminder is committed to offering an inclusive service. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. n The childminder is aware of the importance of teaching children about healthy

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lifestyles by, for example, eating a balanced diet and playing outside in the fresh air. n The childminder understands the importance of using self-evaluation to help her to identify her strengths and weaknesses and ensure the quality of her practice continues to improve.

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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 EY546117 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10109549 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 6 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Denton, Tameside. She operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also closes the setting for one week between the Christmas and New Year period. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to deliver educational programmes to children, and how she intends to use observations and assessments to plan for children's next steps in learning. The inspector also discussed with the childminder how she plans to support children's play and learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She looked at relevant policies, procedures and documents that the childminder intends to use when caring for children. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises. She also checked the childminder's qualifications and discussed her self-evaluation and improvement plans. n The inspector observed the environment and looked at the resources, toys and equipment the childminder intends to use when caring for children.

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Inspection activities

24 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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24 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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