Childminder EY311918

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 2 March 2009

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to safeguard children's welfare. She knows the procedures to follow to help protect children from harm. She understands how to help keep children safe, such as assessing risks in her home and for outings.  The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice and provision to make future improvements. She develops her skills and knowledge, such as through attending training.  The childminder is aware of how children develop and learn. She knows how to monitor children's progress and identify their next steps in learning to provide activities and experiences to help them prepare for school.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings children attend to provide a consistent approach to children's learning and care.  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 with the childminder her knowledge of safeguarding and how she plans to keep children safe 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 EY311918 Local authority Reading Inspection number 1032089 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 2 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Reading, Berkshire. She offers her service weekdays, from 8am to 6pm, all year, except on bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. 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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