Childminder 112978

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2016 16 May 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She knows how to plan a range of activities to promote children's learning, and has a suitable range of toys and resources in her setting.  The childminder understands how to keep her home safe and secure and takes action to minimise hazards to children. The childminder knows what action she would take if she had any welfare concerns about a child.  The childminder knows how to promote children's physical health; for example, by providing healthy foods and daily opportunities for physical exercise.  The childminder understands how to use her observations and assessments of children's learning to plan for their future learning and monitor their progress.  The childminder knows how to work in partnership with parents to share information about children's progress.  The childminder understands how to keep her, and her assistant's, skills and knowledge

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The provision meets requirements

up to date, and the value of training to improve her practice further.

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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 plans to deliver the education programmes for children.  The inspector looked at the childminder's paperwork and viewed the areas of her home available for childminding use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice, particularly in relation to safeguarding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 112978 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1010074 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 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Church Crookham, Hampshire and provides her service from Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. There were no children present 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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