Childminder in Wiltshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 4 March 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a sound awareness of the requirements and understands how to use the required policies and procedures to support children's well-being.  The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to safeguard children's welfare. She evaluates her practice and continues to attend training to update her knowledge and help children's progress.  The childminder has suitable safety equipment and follows appropriate procedures, such as for outings, to keep children safe.  The childminder is aware of children's development and knows how to identify their next steps of learning. She knows how to monitor children's progress and provide activities to motivate them to learn and help them prepare for school.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings children attend to provide a continuous approach to childrens learning.  The childminder understands how to encourage children's awareness of healthy

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The provision meets requirements

lifestyles and support their emotional and physical well-being.

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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 the childminder's understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of children's development and the educational programmes she intends to deliver.  The inspector checked suitability documents and the childminder's first-aid certificate.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home to be used for childminding and discussed safety arrangements.  The inspector sampled required documentation and discussed how the childminder would use these records to support children's well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334348 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1048945 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the village of Middle Woodford, near Salisbury, Wiltshire. The childminder cares for children Monday to Thursday, all year round. There were no children on roll at the time of this 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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