Childminder in Sefton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of safeguarding issues. She knows the importance of sharing information with relevant professionals to keep children safe. n The childminder understands how to identify and eliminate potential risks to children to promote their welfare and ensure they can play safely. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and schools to help provide continuity in children's care. n The childminder is aware of how she can help children to feel happy and secure. She understands how to plan a play environment to engage and motivate children. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour. She understands how to teach children to show respect for each other and to develop the social skills to enable them to enjoy positive relationships. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and the importance of providing a healthy and balanced diet.

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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 310677 Local authority Sefton Inspection number 10067597 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 4 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 26 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Southport. The childminder provides after-school care only and operates from 3.15pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childcare. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation that the childminder uses when caring for children, including policies, procedures and children's records. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her childcare practices and checked evidence of her suitability and that of the people living and working on the premises.

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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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