Childminder in Swindon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2015 3 February 2011

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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 understanding of the learning and development requirements. She understands the importance of observing and assessing children to help her to identify and plan for the next stages in children's learning so they progress and are ready for the move to school.  The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe. She regularly assesses risks to her home, and knows how to assess children's activities. She understands child protection issues and knows the possible indicators giving cause for concern.  The childminder understands the need to provide a clean and suitable home with an appropriate range of toys and equipment that are suitable for children of different ages and abilities, to meet their various needs.  The childminder has policies and procedures to guide her practice, and the necessary systems ready for keeping details of the children. She understands the importance of

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The provision meets requirements

evaluating her service, updating her knowledge and gaining feedback from parents and children to make improvements to her practice.

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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 childminding practice with the childminder, including her policies and procedures; her knowledge of assessing children's progress; her understanding of risk assessment and how she intends to evaluate her provision.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home available for childminding purposes, and the childminder's equipment and resources.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412887 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1002593 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 3 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two young children. The downstairs of the house is used for childminding. There is a garden for outside play. The childminder has a pet cat, dog, two guinea pigs and fish in a tank. She currently has no children on roll.

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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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