Childminder EY385523

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2017 5 January 2017

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of using observation and assessment to identify children’s starting points for learning, and to track and plan for their progress.  The childminder understands the benefits of working in partnership with parents and others involved with children, to help ensure children receive consistent support.  The childminder understands how to support children’s learning and development within play and practical experiences, such as outings and baking.  The childminder understands his responsibility to safeguard children’s welfare. For example, he knows how to deal with any child protection concerns and use risk assessment to keep children safe within the home and on outings.  The childminder knows how to encourage children to adopt healthy lifestyle habits.  The childminder understands the value of self-evaluation. He knows to keep up to date with childcare and child development issues and practices, for instance, he attends

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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 spoke to the childminder about how he intends to support children's learning and development, and meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including that relating to safeguarding practices and the childminder's suitability to work with children.  The inspector checked the suitability of the premises, furniture and equipment, and assessed the childminder's understanding of providing appropriate resources for children's different stages of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385523 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1107704 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 5 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. He lives in Epsom, Surrey and works with a co- childminder. The childminder has a recognised early years qualification at level 3. The childminder is available to work Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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