Childminder in Southampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding and the procedures to follow to protect children from harm. Her home is safe and secure and she knows how to teach children about keeping themselves safe and promote their good health.  The childminder understands how to promote children's learning and monitor their development to ensure they make good progress. She has a suitable range of resources and knows how to use these to provide challenging experiences to promote learning.  Working in partnership with parents is a priority for the childminder. She has clear arrangements to exchange information, and work with them to tailor her provision to meet children's individual needs and fully involve them in their learning and care.  The childminder describes clear arrangements for helping children to settle and gain confidence; encouraging them to be independent, make choices and behave well. She

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The provision meets requirements

understands the importance of promoting skills that prepare children for school.  The childminder knows how to evaluate her practice and develop her skills, such as through training, to help her achieve continuous improvement.

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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 held discussions with the childminder to check her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development, and welfare requirements.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked the safety and suitability of resources and areas of the premises used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480036 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 991019 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 3

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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 the St Denys area of Southampton in Hampshire. The childminder cares for children weekdays, all year round. There are 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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