Childminder in Reading

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2015 17 March 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Met 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 has considered how to plan for children's individual needs and has a good range of resources that cover the seven areas of learning.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She risk assesses her home to minimize any hazards. She is aware of what would give her concerns about a child's welfare and the procedures to follow to help safeguard children in her care.  The childminder understands how to promote children's health and well-being. She understands the importance of providing children with regular experiences in the fresh air, daily exercise and a healthy diet.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to make continuous improvements to her practice through regular training and gaining the views of parents and children.  The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with other

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The provision meets requirements

providers and parents, to provide continuity in children's care and learning and to meet their physical 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 had a tour of the areas the childminder will use when children are in her care.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at and discussed a sample of policies and documents, including suitability checks for the childminder and those in her household.  The inspector discussed the childminder's arrangements for self-evaluation and improvement.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 117033 Local authority Reading Inspection number 896084 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 17 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Whitely Wood, Reading. The childminder works from Monday to Friday for most of the year. At the time of this 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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