Childminder in Herefordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 13 June 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She understands the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of the procedure to follow in the event of allegations being made against herself or members of the household.  The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She clearly explains how she would plan to meet the needs of individual children. She has a good range of toys and resources to interest children. She has a good understanding of how to use these to help promote children's all-round development.  The childminder understands the importance of forming strong emotional bonds with children. She intends to offer children and their families gradual settling-in sessions to help children to feel confident and happy in her care.  The childminder is well qualified. She attends additional training in order to improve

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The provision meets requirements

upon her knowledge and skills. She is organised and chooses to use a wide range of policies to support her practice.  The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with parents, other providers and schools that children may move on to. This will help to complement and promote continuity in children's learning and development.  The provider has appropriate procedures in place to reflect on her practice. She has made improvements since the last inspection. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification and ensures that the certificate of registration is available to display in the premises.

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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 observed areas to be used for the care of children along with furniture, equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes to children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and training for the childminder and the suitability for other members of the household.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285750 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 995972 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Hereford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and a degree in social welfare.

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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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