Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2015 19 August 2014

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This inspection: Met

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

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She regularly updates her knowledge and has clear policies and procedures to guide her practice. These policies include the use of mobile phones, cameras and the internet.  The childminder provides a safe, clean and welcoming environment for children. She takes sensible precautions to ensure her dog is not a risk to children's health or safety.  The childminder understands how to support children's learning through play and other interesting experiences. She has systems in place to monitor children's progress and describes how she would involve parents in their children's learning.  The childminder has a suitable range of resources and equipment that are appropriate for different ages and support all areas of children's development.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's good health through healthy eating, good hygiene and regular physical exercise.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the records she must keep, and when she needs to obtain parents' consent, such as before administering medication to children.  The childminder reflects on her practice. She welcomes advice from her early years advisor and the children's centre. She shares ideas with other childminders, to help her make improvements. Since the last inspection, she has completed the required actions by updating her knowledge and improving her record keeping.

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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 checked the childminder's qualifications and suitability for her role, including her first aid certificate and public liability insurance. They discussed how the childminder evaluates the quality of her provision.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder uses. They discussed how the childminder keeps parents well informed and obtains their written consent when required.  The inspector looked at areas of the childminder's home and garden that children use and her toys and other childminding equipment.  The inspector discussed the childminder's care practices, including how she would safeguard children and keep them safe and healthy.  The inspector discussed with the childminder, how she would support children's learning and development, including how she would monitor their progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421297 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 988014 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 19 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her husband and two school-aged children in the city of Salisbury. The family has a dog. There were no children in the early years age group on roll at 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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