Wood, Valerie Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2017 26 February 2016

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the responsibility of protecting children in her care. She has recently attended safeguarding training to help keep her knowledge up to date.  The childminder knows the importance of forming strong partnerships with parents and other professionals to help children to progress and achieve. Parents comment on the level of commitment from the childminder and the genuine care she provides.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to help her identify areas for development. She includes the opinions of children to drive improvement. Since the last inspection, the childminder has checked the suitability of all people living in the household.  The childminder understands how to plan for each child's learning. She knows to monitor their achievements to help provide challenge and support them to achieve.  The childminder is aware of how to help children to learn about acceptable behaviour,

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The provision meets requirements

boundaries and expectations, and to help them manage their own feelings.  The childminder understands the importance of helping children to learn about the differences in themselves and others and to explore the world around them.

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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 held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector discussed the childminder's process for self-evaluation and her areas identified for improving practice.  The inspector viewed comments from parents during the inspection process.  The inspector checked registration and insurance documents, and the childminder's paediatric first aid qualification.  The inspector looked at and discussed the toys, resources and areas available for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 139890 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 1057528 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 26 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Sutton, Surrey. The childminder provides care during term time only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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