Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 January 2015 18 May 2010

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a suitable knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She is clear about the benefits of working closely with other professionals and parents, including completing the progress check for two-year-old children.  The childminder has systems in place to observe and monitor children's development. She demonstrates a clear understanding of how she will use this information to plan appropriate activities to motivate children and support their continuous development.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has a current first-aid certificate and a sound understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The childminder understands how to plan a range of different activities to promote children's learning and development. The childminder has organised her home to ensure children can play and explore in a safe environment. She has a range of suitable

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The provision meets requirements

equipment and resources that are easily accessible to them.  The childminder demonstrates she undertakes suitable risk assessments to identify hazards, providing a safe secure environment for children to safely play and explore.  The childminder demonstrates a suitable awareness of reflecting on her own practice and seeking views from others to make improvements to the service she provides for children.

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The 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas in the childminder's home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she plans to provide activities for children and about her policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the available documents relevant to the childminder's practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398853 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 844838 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with her husband and three children in the Honiknowle area of Plymouth. The family has one dog. Children have access to all rooms in the downstairs area of the childminder's home. Children use the upstairs for sleeping only. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There were no children on roll at this inspection.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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