Childminder in St Helens

This provision meets requirements

n The well-qualified childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows how to plan and deliver a broad and interesting curriculum based on children's interests and next steps in their learning. The childminder's procedures for assessing children's development are well embedded. n The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She has robust safeguarding procedures in place and is confident with the referral process if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder has completed additional training to further support her understanding of wider safeguarding concerns. n The childminder understands how to promote positive behaviour. She has effective strategies in place to manage children's behaviour and teach them about right and wrong in ways appropriate to their age. n The childminder recognises that strong partnership working provides continuity

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of care for children. She discussed a variety of ways to share information with parents and support them to extend children's learning at home. n The childminder is aware of the importance of teaching children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. For example, the childminder will offer a variety of healthy meals and snacks, promote exercise and teach children the effect these have on their bodies. n The childminder is able to explain how she would teach children about good hygiene practices and develop their independence skills. n The childminder has completed a wealth of additional training to continue her own professional development. She works hard to ensure that her knowledge and understanding is up to date, and her training needs are addressed swiftly.

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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 EY344902 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 10129063 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 19 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Warrington. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years professional status.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder shared her knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage with the inspector. n The inspector checked the suitability of those living and working on the premises and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder explained how she identifies and addresses her training needs and continues her professional development.

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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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