Childminder in Cheshire East

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder provides a service before and after the school day. She demonstrates how she helps children to feel comfortable and secure in her care. She explains that she talks to children about their interests and shows how she plans engaging activities based on the information that children give to her. n The childminder shows how she manages children's behaviour effectively and helps them to develop awareness of how their actions impact on others. n The childminder demonstrates how she helps children to develop self-confidence and resilience. She explains that she offers praise and encouragement for children to succeed. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of the documents required to manage the provision safely. n The childminder has attended safeguarding training. She has also attended further training on wider safeguarding issues. She has a good knowledge of the signs of abuse and a suitable awareness of her responsibility to protect children

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This provision meets requirements

from harm. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships with children. She knows how to help children to feel comfortable and secure. n The childminder knows how to minimise possible risks to children, both at her home and when on outings. She explains how she takes children on a range of outings, that encourage them to learn about the world around them. n The childminder understands the benefits of working in partnership with parents and staff at the school that children attend, in order to promote continuity of care.

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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 304103 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10072798 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 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 11 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Nantwich, Cheshire. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 9am and 3.30pm until 6pm. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the premises and resources available to use for the purpose of childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the service she provides. n The inspector confirmed the childminder's knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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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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