Childminder 116928

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 January 2015 22 September 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. Through discussion, she shows how she would plan activities across all areas of learning to meet children's individual learning needs. In addition, she has a good understanding of how to complete observational assessments, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She has clear processes in place should she be concerned about a child's welfare, and is confident in the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being. She explains how she would teach children the importance of good hygiene through daily routines and provide regular opportunities for physical activity and fresh air.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder keeps up to date by attending training, reading childcare publications and websites. She attends all required training. She uses this knowledge to evaluate her provision.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the learning and development requirements.  The inspector looked at and discussed a sample of policies, procedures and systems for recording information that the childminder uses when caring for children in the early years age range.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all members of the household.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home to be used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116928 Local authority Reading Inspection number 840074 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992. She lives with her husband and two adult children in Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire. The whole of the childminder's house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The family has a dog and five cats. There were no children present during 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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