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Inspected — · published 4 Aug 2006

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    +71Very positivemore positive than 70% of reports of this type

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    • What needs to improve84w0

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    Flesch 53, typical 45
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    which she plans to use to enhance her provision for the younger children. Her membership of the local childminding network also ensures that she is kept up to date with the latest information to provide effective care for children.

    p.5

    The childminder organises her day around the needs of the children. She takes account of their age and never exceeds the numbers registered for so that children receive good quality and individual attention. The rooms are arranged so that children can move around and play freely, they are well supported in being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving and making a positive contribution.

    p.5

    The childminder keeps good records, they are accurate and up to date and effectively assist her in providing good outcomes for the children in her care.

    p.5

    Improvements since the last inspection

    At the last care inspection in November 2003 the childminder was asked to provide records of any significant incidents regarding physical restraint. Since the last inspection the childminder has noted a written description as to what she would do, which includes discussion with the child's parents making a written record of the incident. She has a suitable place to do this. This ensures that parents are kept fully informed about their child's care and contributes to their safety and protection whilst at the setting.

    p.5

    Complaints since the last inspection

    There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since April 2004.

    p.5

    Complaints since the last inspection

    The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

    p.5

    THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

    On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

    p.5

    THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

    The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

    p.5

    The quality and standards of the care

    To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • continue to develop planning for care learning and play experiences for children under three years by using an approach in line with the 'Birth to three matters' framework.

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    The quality and standards of the care

    This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

    p.5

    The quality and standards of the care

    This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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