Childminder EY337925

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shows clearly that she understands the importance of regular communication. This includes parents, and other settings that children may attend, to promote their individual needs. The childminder knows that this will help to promote a consistent approach and to complement children's care and learning. n The childminder is able to clearly demonstrate her understanding the early years foundation stage requirements and how she intends to meet them. She clearly demonstrates a secure knowledge of how children learn. The childminder describes how she will observe, plan and assess children's development as she works on their identified next steps in learning. n The childminder has a robust understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe. She knows how to identify if a child is at possible risk of harm, and who to go to with any concerns. The childminder completes regular and comprehensive risk assessments on the environment to ensure that children will

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remain safe at all times n Children will have regular opportunities for physical exercise and time to spend outdoors. The childminder describes trips to local venues and her allotment that will help promote children's understanding of the world around them. n The childminder describes how she will help children to learn about good behaviours. She explains how she will support children to understand about the needs of others and the strategies she will use to promote positive behaviour. n The childminder demonstrates that she is aware of self-evaluation and how this will contribute towards her continuous improvement. She continues with her professional development to improve her knowledge and understanding.

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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 EY337925 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10132551 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 15 October 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Chester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home, indoors and outdoors, that she plans to use for children's care and learning. n Relevant documentation, such as suitability checks and training certificates, was looked at by the inspector for all adults living in the home. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the 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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