Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 January 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows how to identifies the signs of possible harm to a child and knows how to report any concerns about a child in her care to the appropriate agencies.  The childminder knows the requirements and the documents and records that she needs to keep to support the running of the childminding setting.  The childminder understands how to provide activities which help children to learn. She understands how to help children of different backgrounds, abilities and ages to to be ready for their next stage in learning, including school.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents to gather information when children first start to meet the children's needs. She knows the need to involve parents in their children's learning and development.  The childminder understands the importance of reflecting her service and of identifing

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The provision meets requirements

any training needs, to ensure continuous improvements.  The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's personal development so they learn to behave well and to respect others.

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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 sampled the childminder's record-keeping documents.  The inspector viewed the premises and equipment to assess their suitability for children's use.  The inspector discussed assessment and planning methods with the childminder.  The inspector evaluated the childminder's ability to drive continuous improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477079 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 978228 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Abbeydale, Gloucester. The childminder offers childcare from Monday to Friday all year round before, during and after school, and in school holidays. The childminder works regularly with her daughter who is registered as her co-childminder. 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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