Childminder EY373082

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2017 1 June 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to work closely with parents and other early years settings to meet children's needs. Although she does not have all required documentation in place to meet the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder knows how to provide a range of resources and activities across the areas of learning, which complement the delivery of the early years foundation stage by the school.  The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's health and welfare. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child.  The childminder recognises the need to evaluate her provision regularly and identify training to support her professional skills.  The childminder understands the importance of developing strong relationships with children so that they feel settled and safe. She knows how to support children to

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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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 keep and implement a written statement of procedure to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect 30/06/2017

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Due Date

 provide parents with a written statement of safeguarding procedures. 30/06/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with the childminder about her knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector observed resources and talked to the childminder about how she would plan activities to support children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including the childminder's policies and talked to her about her understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her procedures for evaluating the provision.  The inspector completed a tour of the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373082 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1093418 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the village of Ashcott in Somerset. The childminder is available to care for children from 7.30am to 9am and 3.30pm to 6.30pm occasionally throughout the week. There were no children present 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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