English, Angela Jane

This provision meets requirements

n Since the previous inspection, the childminder has undertaken training to improve her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her service and keeping up to date with current practice. n The childminder demonstrates that she has a secure understanding of how to plan a curriculum that meets children's individual needs. She describes how she plans activities around children's interests. She also understands the importance of observing children's progress and how this can be used to plan for their next steps in learning. n The childminder has appropriate systems in place to manage children's behaviour. She explains the strategies that she would use to help build children's emotional resilience, confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder understands the importance of making swift referrals to outside agencies. For example, if a child has a delay in their development, the

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This provision meets requirements

childminder would seek support to help the child make the required progress. n The childminder has a good understanding of effective safeguarding. This includes the procedures to follow should she have concerns about herself, a family member or child. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She would gather information from parents prior to their child commencing with her. She would use this information to help her identify children's interests and their next steps in learning. n The childminder has suitable premises for children to learn in and play, both indoors and outdoors. She has a range of resources to meet the needs of children. The childminder intends to conduct risk assessments to ensure that the resources remain safe and suitable for children to use.

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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 304322 Local authority Cheshire West and Chester Inspection number 10317798 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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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 28 September 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Winsford, Cheshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how she will organise her early years provision, including her rationale for the EYFS curriculum. n The inspector was provided with a sample of key documentation, such as the childminder's first-aid certificate.

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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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