Childminder EY459473

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 October 2016 10 October 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has knowledge of the legal requirements relating to her provision and has a range of policies and procedures in place to support her practice. She understands how to use self-evaluation to help identify areas for improvement.  The childminder is aware of her responsibility to protect children's welfare. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of safeguarding procedures and has recently refreshed her knowledge of child protection through training.  The childminder has clear plans for setting out her provision and resources. She knows how to provide challenge for children taking their interests into account. She understands the importance of assessing children's progress, to spot any gaps in their development, and to identify what they need to learn next.  The childminder understands how to encourage a healthy lifestyle and children's physical development. She discusses giving children regular opportunities to be outside

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The provision meets requirements

playing in her garden and exploring physical challenges on equipment at local parks.  The childminder explains how she plans share in-depth information with parents to help support a consistent approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder understands how children can be supported to behave well, learn to share and take turns in play with other children.

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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 and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to teach the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies and a selection of other documents the childminder has prepared to use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications and discussed with the childminder's her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459473 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1063352 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Bradley Stoke, Bristol. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is not currently minding any children and there were none on roll at the time of the visit.

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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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