Childminder in Reading

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 October 2015 17 March 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundations Stage. She knows how to keep children safe and provide learning experiences to meet children's different needs.  The childminder knows how to develop effective partnerships with parents. She knows to obtain all information about their child from the parents and build professional relationships. She understands the importance of sharing children's achievements and development to support their learning and well-being.  The recommendation set at the last inspection relating to learning and development have been met. The childminder has an improved understanding of how to use assessments to observe, assess and plan for children's next stages in learning.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's awareness of diversity. She knows how to manage children's behaviour and teaches them to respect other cultures, share and make decisions together.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands safeguarding procedures, including how to identify any concerns and report these to the relevant agencies to help safeguard children.  The childminder holds a first-aid certificate, which equips her with the skills needed to deal with any accidents and injuries children may have.  The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation methods to identify and target priorities 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 held discussions with the childminder about her role and responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that are available to children.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures the childminder will use.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, and discussed the childminder's methods for improving her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301684 Local authority Reading Inspection number 837701 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 17 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Caversham, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Friday-all year round. There were no children on roll 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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