Childminder in Halton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder discusses how she minimises potential hazards by using effective risk assessments. This maintains a safe environment within her home and for all outings. She knows who to contact if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She has plans in place to gather information about children's development and preferences when they first attend her provision. The childminder intends to keep parents well informed about children's well-being and achievements. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She is aware of how to support children to be kind, well mannered and respectful individuals. n The childminder demonstrates that she has a secure knowledge of the early

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years curriculum and of how children learn. She describes her plans for completing the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder plans to share information about children's learning with other settings that they attend or move to, in order to provide a consistent approach. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a healthy diet and daily outdoor exercise, in order to promote their well-being. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She seizes opportunities to learn new skills by liaising with other professionals and accessing support from the local authority. The childminder ensures that she keeps her safeguarding knowledge and paediatric first-aid training up to date.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY358406 Local authority Halton Inspection number 10235120 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Widnes. Her provision operates term time only, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector how she organises her provision. She shared details of her intent for the early years curriculum. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to establish her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for the early years foundation stage. n A sample of documentation was viewed by the inspector, including a record of the childminder's qualifications and training, relevant health and safety records and some of the policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

28 October 2022 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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