Childminder 321924

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She has refreshed her knowledge of the safeguarding partnership procedures and is confident to discuss wider safeguarding issues, including female genital mutilation. The childminder discusses her procedures for medical emergencies and how she intends to help children develop an awareness of how to stay safe. n The childminder has a thorough understanding of children's developmental stages and discusses how she intends to use assessments to monitor their progress. She understands how to access further support for children and to plan exciting activities to meet their individual learning goals. n The childminder discusses how she intends to gather robust information from families about children's specific care needs and routines. She prioritises children's health and emotional well-being. n The childminder has established effective partnerships with other professionals,

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such as teachers and local authority advisors. She values the importance of working in partnership with parents and discusses how she will involve them in children's care and learning. n The childminder continues to reflect on her practice and follows a program of professional development. She has maintained her first aid knowledge and attends early years conferences to reflect on new ideas and best practice.

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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 321924 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10072871 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 13 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in the Lupset area of Wakefield. She operates all year round Monday and Thursday 9.30am until 3pm and Tuesday and Friday 9.30am until 1pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas intended to be used for childminding. n The inspector and childminder discussed the resources and equipment she intends to use with children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as suitability checks and training certificates.

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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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