Childminder EY485982

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 May 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the correct procedure to follow to report any child protection concerns and implements risk assessment procedures to ensure children's safety.  The childminder knows how to observe, assess and plan for children's individual needs to support their progress and their move on to school. She recognises the importance of working closely with parents and external agencies to meet any specific needs. She intends to evaluate her practice to make ongoing improvements.  The childminder understands how to help children learn about healthy lifestyles and supports their physical well-being. For example, by providing nutritious snacks and daily opportunities for active play. She knows how to encourage children's good behaviour.  The childminder knows how to organise her home and resources to meet children's individual needs. She is able to make resources accessible to encourage independent

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The provision meets requirements

choices and plans activities to meet children's next steps in learning.

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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 how the childminder supports children's safety, and her understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge of how to monitor children's development and 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485982 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1081728 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Ilchester, in Somerset. She offers care from Monday to Friday all year round, except for family holidays, Christmas and Bank holidays. There were no children in the early years age range on roll 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

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.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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