Childminder EY478497

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to observe children, access their development and plan for their progress. She knows how to organise her premises indoors and outdoors to meet children's needs.  The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows how to carry out risk assessments and take appropriate action to help keep children safe. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should a child be at risk of harm.  The childminder recognises how to promote positive behaviour according to children's ages and levels of understanding and how to be a suitable role model.  The childminder knows how to support children's positive awareness of people's similarities and differences. She understands the importance of meeting children's individual needs and promoting their physical and emotional well-being.  The childminder understands how to work in partnerships with parents and other early years providers to be help support consistency in children's care and learning.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has all required documentation in place ready to start minding early years children again. She continues to evaluate her practice to seek ways to improve.

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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 how the childminder will monitor children's development, plan for their progress and work in partnership with parents and other adults.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to ensure an inclusive provision and meet children's needs.  The inspector discussed how the childminder will monitor children's development, plan for their progress and work in partnership with parents and other adults.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, training certificates and systems ready for keeping required records.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision and the improvements she has made following her registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478497 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 979590 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 5 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 Wiveliscombe, Somerset. She provides care Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, including before and after school, term time only. There were no children in the early years age range 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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