Childminder 209831

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder displays comprehensive knowledge regarding the importance of completing regular observations and assessments of children's learning. Furthermore, there are systems in place to share this information with parents to ensure children's future good progress. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnerships with parents. She understands the need to work well with parents, other providers and professionals to share two-way information about children's care and learning. n The childminder understands the need to provide children with healthy and nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. She understands the importance of helping children to be physically active and lead a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder is passionate for children to develop good communication, language and literacy skills in her care. She talks about how she would talk to children and encourage them to sing plenty of songs.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder confidently discusses how she would promote positive behaviour strategies with children. n The childminder has attended relevant training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. She knows the signs to look for and what to do should she have a concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder recognises the significance of children gaining their own independence. She strives to teach children skills that will support them in their next stage of learning.

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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 209831 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10072555 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 26 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Cheddleton. Her provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n A sample of relevant documentation was checked, including evidence of the suitability of all people living at the property. n A meeting was held between the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the premises to check the suitability of the environment.

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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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Inspection activities

16 December 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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