Childminder 209583

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children. She successfully identifies possible risks to children and demonstrates how she takes action to reduce or minimise any risks when children are present. n The childminder was able to demonstrate a good understanding of child protection. She has a robust policy in place and was able to talk about the different signs and symptoms which could indicate a child is suffering harm. The childminder is aware of the local procedures to follow to report concerns about children in her care. n The childminder works alongside another childminder at their house three afternoons a week. As part of that role, she regularly attends training and recently updated her safeguarding knowledge by completing a refresher course. The childminder also ensures that she keeps her paediatric first-aid certificate up to date. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep records, policies and

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procedures that are required for the safe and efficient management of her childminding setting. The childminder has an effective system in place to ensure these are reviewed regularly and kept up to date. n Through discussions with the childminder, she was able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the seven areas of learning. She explained how she plans a broad curriculum for children using the wide range of resources available. These include story sacks and role-play activities. The childminder described how she assesses what children can do and cannot do, using the information to plan for their next steps in learning. She also talked about how she supports children in gaining independence and managing their own self-care skills, such as dressing and toileting. This ensures that children are prepared for their next stage of learning, such as an eventual move to school. n The childminder was able to demonstrate how she manages children's behaviour

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This provision meets requirements

by ensuring children are aware of her expectations. She talked about different age-appropriate strategies she uses. The childminder also understands the importance of sharing information with parents. She uses daily feedback sheets that inform the parents about their child's day.

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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 209583 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10115918 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 19 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Burton-on-Trent. During school holidays she operates between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and promote children's progress when caring for children. n The inspector looked around the childminder's house and garden and assessed the suitability of the premises for childminding. This included the safety of the home, the toys, resources and equipment available. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies and procedures and discussed with the childminder how she puts these into practice. n The inspector checked the suitability of the household. n The inspector looked at records and documentation.

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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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