Childminder 148497

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2016 31 August 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has completed an early years qualification since her last inspection and enhanced her knowledge of how children learn.  The childminder has a suitable range of toys and play equipment to help her meet children's learning needs and interests. She knows how to plan activities and experiences to help children make good progress, in partnership with parents.  The childminder understands safeguarding issues and how to keep children safe in her care. She has completed training to ensure she knows the most recent procedures to follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare.  The childminder understands her role and responsibility to meet requirements. She ensures she is well informed about changes that affect her childminding provision.  The childminder continues to evaluate her knowledge and skills, and look for ways to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour to help them gain an

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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 discussed with the childminder how she meets children's individual needs.  The inspector and the childminder discussed and reviewed documentation and the systems for keeping required records.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision and the improvements she has made following her last inspection.  The inspector checked the childminder's arrangements for safety in her home.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors children's development, plans for their progress and works in partnership with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148497 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 825942 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Lower Earley, in Reading, Berkshire. The childminder works each weekday, from 7.30am to 9am and then 3pm to 6pm, during school term times. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. There were no children in the early years age range on roll at the time of 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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