Childminder EY487558

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder intends to promote children's safety. Her home is clean, tidy and well organised. She plans to maintain a range of documents, records and policies.  The childminder's knowledge of safeguarding legislation is good. She can identify if a child may be suffering from harm and knows how to deal with any concerns appropriately.  The childminder understands how to promote children's physical well-being. She plans to meet their care needs and teach them about the benefits of being healthy.  The childminder understands how to help children feel emotionally secure. She plans to support them to settle in and will manage their behaviour in an appropriate way.  The childminder knows how to assess children's development. She intends to provide a range of suitably challenging activities that supports and extends children's learning.  The childminder plans to exchange information with parents, professionals and other

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The provision meets requirements

providers to promote continuity in children's care and education.  The childminder plans to keep her own knowledge and skills up to date. She intends to evaluate and monitor all aspects of the provision to help her continually improve.

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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 had a tour of the premises and observed a range of toys, resources and equipment.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and discussed how she intends to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector looked at relevant records, documents and policies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487558 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 1021281 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Hereford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 5.

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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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