Childminder EY488323

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 September 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows how to assess, plan and promote children's learning to motivate and challenge them, and to help them make good progress.  The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children's welfare, and has attended child protection training. She knows how to respond to any signs that a child might be at risk of harm.  The childminder understands the importance of helping children develop skills to promote their future learning and move to school. For instance she knows how to help children develop their self-confidence, independence and behaviour.  The childminder knows how to provide suitable premises and how to keep children safe and secure. She understands how to build working partnerships with parents to support children's health and well-being and to meet their needs.  The childminder recognises the value of professional development and evaluating her

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The provision meets requirements

practice to make ongoing improvements to children's care and 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 held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements.  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 EY488323 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1014397 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 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. She lives in Weymouth, Dorset. The childminder offers care from 8am to 5pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a foundation degree in early childhood studies.

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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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