Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 24 March 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how young children learn. She knows how to promote the learning and development of children of different ages, abilities and backgrounds.  The childminder understands the importance of assessing children's abilities and using this information to provide activities that are interesting and challenging. She keeps up to date with changes in legislation to ensure she fully understands her role.  The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows how to plan for children's safety and security well. She understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating and daily exercise.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other providers. She is aware of the need to share information between the provision and

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The provision meets requirements

home in order to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder has a comprehensive range of policies and procedures, including risk assessments to help her manage her provision and guide her practice.  The childminder understands the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date and the need to regularly review and evaluate her own practice to improve it further.

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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 with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children in the early years range, her methods for assessing children's progress, and how she works in partnership with others.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements, her risk assessment procedures, and what records she intends to keep.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by minded children and discussed the resources, toys and equipment the childminder plans to provide.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice to ensure continuous improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 100792 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 996480 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 24 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the town of Newent, Gloucestershire. Care is provided on a full or part-time basis throughout the year from 8am to 6pm. She also offers care to children aged five years to 11 years. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. There were no children on roll in the early years range at the time of the 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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