Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 October 2015 25 March 2009

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She understands how to assess children's progress and knows how to plan activities to promote all areas of learning.  The childminder understands how to promote children's health. She maintains a clean and safe home and is aware of the importance of providing children with healthy foods and physical exercise to support their well-being.  The childminder understands how to promote equality in her setting. She is aware of how to help children learn right from wrong while supporting their individual needs.  The childminder has a range of appropriate toys and resources that offer challenge and support in all areas of development.  The childminder understands her role in maintaining children's safety. She has safeguarding policies and procedures to refer to, and understands the importance of providing children with a safe and secure environment.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the advantages of good communication with parents, and others involved in children's care, to promote continuity.  The childminder is committed to improving her practice through training and uses self- evaluation to reflect on her practice.

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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 requirements with the childminder to check her knowledge.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector sampled documentation, policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she self-evaluates and her plans for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 110495 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 824939 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 25 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Newbury, Berkshire. The childminder has an appropriate early years childcare qualification. She offers care all year. There were no children in the early years age group on roll 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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