Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not applicable The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to meet children's care and learning needs.  The childminder has a wide range of resources and play materials to promote children's development across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She has clear child protection procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder is aware of the importance of evaluating her practice in order to maintain continuous improvement. She attends training courses to update her childcare knowledge and to improve learning outcomes for children.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She understands how to observe and assess children's progress and how to plan enjoyable and challenging play opportunities.

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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 had a tour of the premises and, viewed resources and checked all areas of the premises that children may use.  The inspector looked at the childminder's policies and documentations the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed educational programmes and teaching methods with the childminder.with the childminder how she would support children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419570 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 740573 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her partner and two young children in Banstead Surrey. The childminder uses all areas of her home for childminding. There is fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder collects older children from school. There were no children on roll at the time of the 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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