Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 November 2015 22 April 2010

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She is clear about safeguarding and child protection issues, and of her responsibility to provide children with a safe and secure environment.  The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's health and well- being. She holds a current first-aid qualification and public liability insurance.  The childminder is aware of her role to work in partnership with parents and other early years providers to help her provide for children's care and development.  The childminder understands the importance of planning activities that promote children's learning and development. She knows this includes monitoring children's achievements to help her support children to move onto the next stage in their learning.  The childminder recognises her role in helping children build strong relationships. She understands that, by teaching the children to share, take turns and be kind to each

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The provision meets requirements

other, this helps them learn to behave well.  The childminder understands the importance of reviewing her childminding practice to help her improve her service.

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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 viewed the spaces, toys, resources and equipment available for use.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her responsibilities to keep children safe and healthy, and how she plans to provide activities for children to help them progress.  The inspector read relevant documents, and checked the childminder knows what records she needs to keep, and the policies and procedures she must have.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of how to improve her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 112681 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 846029 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 22 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in Totton, close to Southampton, in Hampshire. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. At the time of inspection, there were no early years children on roll.

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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

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Telephone number

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