Childminder EY486474

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to assess children's progress and plan a range of activities according to their interests and next steps in learning. She understands how to monitor children's development to support them to make good progress.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She understands why it is important to share information regularly.  The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that would indicate a child is at risk of harm.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She recognises the importance of providing children with a choice of healthy foods and daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  The childminder knows how to evaluate her provision and understands the importance

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The provision meets requirements

of keeping up to date with changes to improve her practice. She maintains her documentation in readiness for childminding, including her paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the safeguarding and welfare, and the learning and development requirements.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her, along with how she intends to maintain required records when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence relating to the suitability of all members of the household.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home available for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486474 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1039966 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 5 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 2015. She lives in Burghfield, in Reading, Berkshire. She usually works each weekday and operates throughout most of the year. There were no children on roll in the early years age range 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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