Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2015 28 January 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 is experienced and demonstrates in discussion that she has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children's welfare and support their well-being. She maintains a safe environment for children.  The childminder demonstrated through discussion and documentation that she has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She understands how to use observations of children to assess their stage of development. This enables her to plan activities to meet children's individual learning needs.  The childminder maintains a welcoming, inclusive environment for children. She has a wide variety of resources available for children that will promote their development.  The childminder evaluates her practice and has addressed recommendations from her previous inspection, demonstrating a positive attitude towards improvement. She keeps herself up-to-date with early years initiatives and attends training to continually

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The provision meets requirements

strengthen her own knowledge and skills.

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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 evaluation and improvement with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the learning and development requirements when caring for children.  The inspector observed how the childminder maintains a safe environment for children.  The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation, including the policies she has regard to when childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 112984 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 817025 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 28 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1987. She lives in Farnborough, Hampshire. The childminder sometimes works with her daughter, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder works Monday to Friday, for most of the year. At the time of inspection there were no children on roll in the early years age range.

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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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