Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder provides an exciting and stimulating environment. He understands how important it is to build strong attachments with children to help them feel happy, safe and secure. n A wide range of resources are available to support children's learning and development. The childminder has thorough risk assessments in place to ensure children are safe in the environment. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. He knows how to support children through monitoring and assessment to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of strong partnerships with parents and other professionals, including other childcare settings that children may attend. He understands how vital it is to share information to aid a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has good knowledge of child protection issues and understands his responsibility to keep children safe from harm. He understands the procedure to follow if he has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. n The childminder explains how he intends to provide nutritious and healthy meals to promote good health. He explains the importance of keeping children physically active by offering opportunities inside and outdoors, to develop their physical skills. n Access to the wider community is important to the childminder. He plans to take children out on a vast range of outings to build up wider friendships and develop social skills. n The childminder recognises the need to continue to improve his skills and knowledge through the access of courses and keeping up to date with current legislation. He understands the requirement to evaluate the service he provides to strive for the best possible care and education for children.

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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 EY245690 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10109686 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 2 July 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. He works with a co-childminder in Hartford, Cheshire. He operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. He holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector took a tour of the areas used for childminding and checked the suitability of adults living there. n A variety of documentation was viewed, including qualifications, documentation to be used when caring for children and first-aid certificate. n The inspector talked to the childminder about his responsibilities to meet the requirements, including safeguarding and supporting children to make good progress. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how he intends to implement the curriculum.

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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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