Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2015 10 February 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 range of documentation to support her practice. She is able to gather information in relation to children's individual needs to enable her to begin to plan for their care and education.  The childminder understands how to promote children's learning to enable her to assess and track their progress. She has a good variety of toys and resources to promote all areas of learning.  The premises are safe and secure because risk assessments are completed and any identified hazards are minimised. The childminder holds a suitable first-aid qualification so she is able to provide assistance in the event of a minor accident.  The childminder understands safeguarding issues to promote children's safety and welfare. She has a sound knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse that would cause concern, and knows how to report her concerns. Additionally, she has considered the safe use of mobile phones and cameras as part of her robust

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The provision meets requirements

safeguarding procedures.  The childminder demonstrates her awareness of the importance of working in partnership with parents, other providers and schools to complement the children's care and learning needs.

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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 sampled the available documentation that the childminder plans to use.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home and the toys, equipment and resources available for children's use, and discussed risk assessment methods.  The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation, including establishing whether the childminder has addressed previous actions and recommendations from the last inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and how to plan for and assess children's progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399594 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 995930 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 10 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. At the time of inspection, there were 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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