Childminder EY423535

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Met

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

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows how to identify when there may be concerns about a child's welfare. She understands the need to follow guidance from her Local Safeguarding Children Board.  The childminder understands the need to keep children safe and how to risk assess her premises. She holds a current valid first-aid certificate.  The childminder recognises the need to work with parents to understand children's care needs and to meet these.  The childminder understands the need to implement the learning and development requirements and the necessary areas of learning. She has suitable resources and toys for children's use.  The childminder knows how to observe, assess and plan suitable activities for children of different ages, abilities and backgrounds to help them make progress and to be ready for the next stage of learning.  The childminder understands the need to reflect on her practice to consider her

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The provision meets requirements

strengths and weaknesses in order to promote ongoing improvements.

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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 observed all areas of the house, and the toys and resources available for children's use.  The inspector discussed the different activities the childminder offers children across all areas of learning.  The inspector reviewed a sample of policies and procedures, and discussed safeguarding and risk assessments with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation methods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423535 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 753486 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. The childminder operates from her home in Surbiton, in Kingston upon Thames. The childminder is open all day on Mondays and Tuesdays. There were no children present in the early years age group at the time of 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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