Childminder EY552060

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role in identifying and addressing any concerns relating to children's welfare. She has good policies and procedures in place that she will follow to promote children's well-being. The childminder knows how she will assess risks in the environment and on outings to promote children's safety at all times. n The childminder describes how she will build strong partnerships with parents and staff at other settings that children attend. She knows how she will ensure children receive consistent care. She explains that she will regularly exchange information about children's interests and achievements to support their ongoing progress. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has a range of resources available in her home to support children's learning. She updates and changes toys to meet children's changing needs and interests.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of how she can help children to feel happy and secure in her setting. She understands how to teach children to show respect for each other. She understands how to develop their social skills to support them to enjoy positive relationships. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle to children. She explains how she will encourage healthy eating and provide opportunities for children to be active and exercise, such as trips to the local play areas.

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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 EY552060 Local authority Durham Inspection number 10061058 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 8 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Spennymoor, County Durham. During term time, she operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm. During school holidays, she operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder and the inspector walked around the premises. The childminder spoke about the different resources she provides and the activities she offers children. n The inspector viewed a sample of the childminder's documentation, including her safeguarding policy and complaints procedure. n The childminder explained how she supports the learning of children of different ages.

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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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