Childminder EY456084

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2016 18 July 2013

p.1

The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is aware of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She understands safeguarding issues and knows the correct procedures to follow if she had any concerns about a child.  The childminder has a good variety of resources. She knows how to plan and provide a range of activities that support children's learning needs and prepare them for school.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers to meet children's individual care and learning needs.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to help her make improvements. She continues to develop her knowledge and skills, for example, through training opportunities and has good links with the local authority to help her keep up to date with changes.  The childminder knows how to provide learning experiences that develop children'sunderstanding of healthy lifestyles and encourages their physical

p.1

The provision meets requirements

development.  The childminder understands how to support children to behave well.

p.1

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.

p.1

Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed how the childminder promotes children's safety and her understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The inspector discussed the arrangements to monitor children's development and to plan for their progress.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including training certificates and methods for recording information.  The inspector viewed the childminder's resources and areas of the property available for childminding.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number EY456084 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1063172 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

p.3

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 July 2013

p.3

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Weymouth, Dorset. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday all year round, except family holidays, Christmas and bank holidays. There were no children in the early years age range on roll at the time of the inspection.

p.3

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.

p.3

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.

p.3

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.4

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.4

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.4