Childminder EY491125

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 2018 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her provision. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date and regularly completes training.  The childminder understands the importance of completing risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards to children on the premises and on outings.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of the safeguarding procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child’s welfare.  The childminder understands the requirements for completing assessments of children and for planning stimulating and challenging activities.  The childminder has a good range of play and learning resources and equipment suitable for children of different age groups.  The childminder recognises the benefits of working in partnership with parents and others involved with children, to ensure they receive consistent support.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyle habits, such

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The provision meets requirements

as the value of eating well-balanced meals, of physical activity and enjoying fresh air.

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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 she supports children's learning and development, and meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including that which relates 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 EY491125 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1023557 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 1

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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 Weybridge, Surrey. The childminder has a degree in early years education and level 3 qualifications in childcare and forest school leadership. The childminder works Monday to Friday, throughout the year, between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

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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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