Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2015 2 March 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how children learn and develop. He is aware of how to use observations to plan activities in order to help children to make progress.  Processes are in place to obtain information from parents about their children in order to establish starting points. The childminder is aware of how to plan activities and experiences that support children's learning and development across all areas.  The childminder keeps up to date with changes to the requirements, such as through attending training courses. He understands what to do in the event of a welfare concern to ensure children's safety.  Children have access to a safe and stimulating environment. The childminder assess risks in all areas in his home and garden, including outings, which he reviews regularly to keep children safe. He has a variety of resources that are accessible to the children.  The childminder understand the importance of establishing relationships with parents

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The provision meets requirements

and other professionals involved in children's care, including sharing information to keep them up to date with their children's progress.  Processes are in place to evaluate the provision and improve practices. For example, the childminder uses a personal development plan to keeps his knowledge and understanding up to date.

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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 his knowledge of the learning and development requirements, including arrangements for assessing children's progress.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, and discussed the required records and policies the childminder intends to use.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding for how to keep children safe, including his knowledge of any new requirements.  The inspector checked all areas, including the range of resources intended for childminding purposes, and discussed the evaluations that the childminder uses to plan for improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331622 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 946374 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 2 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. He lives on the outskirts of Cinderford, in the Forest of Dean. He offers care between 6.30am to 6pm on a Friday, and operates all year round. The childminder offers funded nursery education places for children aged two, three and four years. At the time of the inspection, there were no children on roll in the early years age group.

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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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