Childminder in Cheshire West and Chester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she has good knowledge of local referral procedures. She keeps up to date with all mandatory training and understands where to take any concerns that she might have about a child in her care. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. This includes encouraging parents to share information about their child's needs and ensuring parents are informed about their child's care and learning. n The childminder will provide children with healthy foods and ensures they engage in daily physical play to promote their well-being. She understands the importance of ensuring that children feel emotionally secure and she will work closely with other provisions children attend. n The childminder will self-evaluate her provision to ensure continuous improvement that will benefit all children. She demonstrates her understanding about the importance of continuing with her professional development.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she will promote children's positive behaviours and attitudes and she will foster their learning about similarities and difference. n The childminder is able to clearly demonstrate her understanding the early years foundation stage requirements and how she meets this. She demonstrates that she is able to provide resources and a suitable environment that meet the needs of the younger children. n The childminder knows and clearly demonstrates her ability to provide an environment which is welcoming, safe and stimulating to the children to allow them to grow in their confidence.

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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 303885 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10132565 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 0 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1978. She lives in Westminster Park, Chester. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed areas and the garden that the childminder intends to use. n Relevant documentation, including suitability checks and training certificates were looked at by the inspector for all adults living at home. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of learning and development requirements.

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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

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