Childminder 160258

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2017 3 November 2016

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is aware of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and has attended child protection training. She understands how to identify signs that a child is at risk of harm and the procedures to follow to help safeguard children's welfare.  The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She knows how to plan activities to challenge children and help them make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder understands the importance of helping children develop skills to promote their future learning, such as self-confidence and independence.  The childminder knows how to provide suitable premises and how to keep children safe and secure. She understands how to work with parents to support children's needs, well-being and health.  The childminder is aware of the benefits of evaluating her practice to help identify and make improvements for children. She recognises the importance of professional

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The provision meets requirements

development to update her own knowledge.

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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 to assess her knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements, and improvements made since the last inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote children's learning and development.  The inspector looked at the documents the childminder plans to use when caring for children and discussed her policies.  The inspector looked at the space available for childminding and the resources she will use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 160258 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1077723 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 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Blandford Forum, Dorset. The childminder offers care from 8am to 9pm from Monday to Friday.

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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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