Childminder EY401520

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a detailed understanding of how children learn and develop. For example, she knows how to provide children with stimulating activities to keep them engaged. The childminder explained how she would observe and assess children's achievements. She knows how to identify and close any gaps in children's learning to help them make the best possible progress. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge on current legislation up to date. She holds valid public liability insurance and a paediatric first-aid certificate. The childminder understands safeguarding procedures. She knows how to identify when a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder is confident in how to report any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder describes how she will manage children's behaviour. For instance, she knows how to encourage children to develop a positive attitude

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This provision meets requirements

towards others. She explains how she will help children to learn right from wrong. n The childminder explains how she will promote children's understanding of people within the wider world. She knows how to provide children with experiences that will promote their knowledge around other cultures and traditions. n The childminder knows how to promote successful working relationships with both parents and other early years providers. She understands how this will provide continuity in children's overall development. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing children with a warm and nurturing environment. She describes how she will promote their emotional well-being and keep them safe.

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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 EY401520 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10125692 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 8 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Ashburton, in Devon. She offers care Monday to Friday from 6.30am until 6pm, all year round. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at the childminder's suitability and qualifications. n The inspector discussed how the childminder would plan activities for children. n The inspector looked at relevant policies and procedures that the childminder has in place. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk and discussed how she plans to organise her home to meet the needs of children. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she would develop effective partnerships with parents and other professionals.

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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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