Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to keep children safe and understands what to do if she has any concerns about their welfare to protect them from harm.  The childminder knows how to provide a welcoming environment and understands how important it is to work in partnership with parents and other professionals. For example, she knows how to work jointly with other professionals and share information about children's welfare and development to provide continuity and meet their needs.  The childminder knows how to monitor children's learning and provide a broad range of activities according to their age and interests to support them to make good progress.  The childminder takes advantage of relevant professional development opportunities to develop her skills, and understands how to evaluate her setting and improve it.  The childminder recognises the importance of healthy habits and knows how to provide

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The provision meets requirements

a balanced diet and active play, indoors and outdoors, to support children's 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 had a tour of the premises used for childminding, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she provides care and education for young children and keeps them safe.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her arrangements for evaluating and improving her practice.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation the childminder intends to use when childminding, including training records.  The inspector viewed the childminders equipment and resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482762 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 995365 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 4 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Farnborough, Hampshire. The childminder is registered for overnight care. She operates from Monday to Friday, for most of the year. There were no children on roll at the time of the 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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