Mace, Julie Carol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has improved her knowledge about how children learn and develop. She knows how to observe children when they are engaged in activities and how to record what children do, in order to plan appropriate activities that help them to make progress.  The childminder knows how to provide a safe and welcoming environment. She keeps up to date with changes to requirements. She knows how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow if she had any concerns for a child's well-being. She recognises the need for comprehensive risk assessments that take into account children's different needs.  The childminder understands the importance of having effective partnerships with parents and others involved in the care of the children. She recognises the need to keep parents up to date with children's activities and progress.  The childminder knows how to consult with parents, to obtain information about so she

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The provision meets requirements

can establish children's starting points. She knows how to plan opportunities that support children's learning and development meet their individual needs.  The childminder knows the importance of sharing information with other professionals and settings to ensure she meets children's needs.

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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 talked with the childminder about her knowledge of the learning and development requirements, including arrangements for assessing children's progress.  The inspector sampled a range of documents and discussed the records and policies the childminder uses for childminding.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe.  The inspector checked the spaces and range of resources used for childminding purposes, and discussed the evaluations that the childminder uses to plan for improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458674 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 935490 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Northway in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. She offers childcare before and after school during term times, and full day care in school holidays. She holds a level 3 qualification as a teaching assistant. The six children on roll at the time of inspection were outside the Early Years age range.

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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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