Childminder 113300

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2017 3 February 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She understands the signs that may cause concern and knows how to report these to the relevant authorities. She carries out risk assessments to help children play in a safe environment.  The childminder reviews and updates the paperwork that supports her in keeping the required records of children's welfare and development. Additionally, she knows how to observe children at play and how to use this information to plan for their learning and help them make the best possible progress.  The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice and reviewing the service she provides. She recognises the importance of working with other professionals and parents to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder understands how to promote healthy lifestyles. For example, she will provide children with healthy and nutritious meals and support their physical

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The provision meets requirements

development through a range of activities and outings.

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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 reviewed areas the childminder uses for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of the legal requirements, including how she supports children's learning and care.  The inspector sampled relevant documents, including the childminder's public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 113300 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1054505 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 3 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Havant, Hampshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. At the time of the inspection there were no early years children on roll.

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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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