Gill Sara

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2015 6 February 2012

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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 developed systems to get to know children's interests and capabilities by regularly observing children and tracking their progress. She knows how to access specialist advice if children need additional support.  The childminder plans an extensive range of interesting and educational activities, which she adapts to challenge individual children and help them to learn.  The childminder understands the importance of developing effective relationships with parents and other early years professionals to continuously meet children's care, learning and development needs.  The childminder's home is welcoming, spacious and safe. Children can choose from a wide selection of toys. There is a well-resourced, enclosed garden.  The childminder knows how to help children to understand their feelings and manage their behaviour. She recognises that using praise, modelling kind behaviour, and helping

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The provision meets requirements

children to value their uniqueness are important methods of boosting children's confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder has knowledge of the signs of child abuse. She understands how to respond if she has concerns about a child's safety.  The childminder is committed to improving her provision. She has undertaken a wealth of training to help her to meet children's learning, development and care needs.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She evaluates how successful planned activities have been and identifies areas for improvement.

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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 would meet the learning and development requirements.  The inspector looked at documentation, including planning and assessment documents, policies and procedures, and the childminder's professional development certificates.  The inspector assessed the safety of the childminder's home and garden and looked at the toys and resources available.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would keep children safe and promote healthy lifestyles.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years professionals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132842 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 812396 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Keynsham, in Bath and North East Somerset. Childminding takes place from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5:30pm, for most weeks of the year. There were no children on roll in the early years age range at the time of the inspection. The childminder holds a BA honours degree in Education.

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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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