Childminder EY426216

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2016 28 August 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. She understands her responsibility to help protect children's welfare.  The childminder understands the benefits of children eating nutritious foods and taking regular exercise to help maintain their good health. She knows the importance of helping children to gain self-care skills, independence and confidence.  The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour and to support their emotional well-being. She identifies potential hazards to help minimise the possibility of accidents and risks to children.  The childminder recognises why children need to learn to respect any differences between themselves and others to help them gain a positive view of diversity.  The childminder knows how to advance children's learning. She understands how to use assessments to sustain ongoing progress.  The childminder builds on her qualifications and she recognises how children can

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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 her knowledge of safeguarding and how she ensures children's safety in her care.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies, looked at children's records and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for younger children and how she evaluates her practice.  The inspector talked to the childminder about where the children play in her home and the resources available.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426216 Local authority Reading Inspection number 1049438 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 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Caversham, Berkshire. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She operates on weekdays all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. There were no children on roll 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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Telephone number

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