Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2017 26 November 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of setting clear boundaries for children. She recognises the need to promote positive behaviour to offer a secure environment.  The childminder understands how to update her safeguarding knowledge regularly. She knows how to recognise signs that indicate a child's welfare is at risk. In addition, she is aware of how to report concerns to the appropriate agency.  The childminder understands the importance of continuing to develop her knowledge and skills of the early years to improve her practice.  The childminder knows how to carry out regular assessment of children's learning and how to use this knowledge to identify next steps in development.  The childminder understands the importance of effective suitability checks for assistants and the requirements surrounding who is able to be left in sole charge of children.  The childminder knows how to prepare children for the move to school. For example,

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The provision meets requirements

she understands the need to plan activities that focus on developing children's independence skills.

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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 took a tour of the setting and viewed resources that the childminder would use with young children.  The inspector asked the childminder about methods she uses to build partnerships with parents.  The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge of how young children's learn, including how she would plan suitable activities for individual children.  The inspector talked to the childminder about safeguarding, including how she would respond if she had concerns about a child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 113255 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1070135 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Fareham, Hampshire. She operates between the hours of 7.30am and 5.30pm.

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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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