Palmer, Nicola Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2015 5 September 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 Children's safety is paramount and safeguarding is effective. The childminder maintains and updates her knowledge of safeguarding requirements and attends training. She is aware of the procedures to follow should she have a concern.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child development. She knows how to use observations and assessments to monitor each child and plan activities to promote progress from their starting points, across the areas of learning.  The childminder understands how to support children's well-being. She discusses the importance of teaching children about a healthy diet, exercise and independence in preparation for school or on to other settings.  The childminder knows the importance of developing partnerships with parents, schools and other professionals to meet children's individual needs, including those with special educational needs, disabilities and children learning English as an additional language.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is aware of how to develop children's self-esteem. She plans activities that teach them about diversity, disability and celebrating family differences, ensuring children learn good values, respect and a broad outlook of the wider world.  Documentation shows the childminder has a clear understanding of the importance of self-evaluation to drive improvements. The childminder is aware of including parents in this process. She recognises the influence of training on her practice and organises future learning opportunities to support her ongoing professional development.

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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 spoke to the childminder about all aspects of the provision. This included how she will plan, monitor and include parents in the children's learning and development.  The inspector toured the areas in use for childminding and discussed the safety arrangements.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation and records that the childminder uses to support children's welfare and learning. These include policies, risk assessments and examples of children's learning journals.  The inspector referred to and discussed the self-evaluation document with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425379 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 823166 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 5 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the village of Winterbourne Gunner, near Salisbury, Wiltshire. She can access funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. Childcare takes place on weekdays, all year round. There were no children present when this inspection took place.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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