Childminder EY498724

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2018 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned for the welfare of a child.  The childminder knows how to risk assess the home environment, outings and activities to promote children’s safety relevant to their age and level of understanding.  The childminder understands the importance of developing positive working relationships with parents and professionals from the start to promote continuity in children’s care and learning.  The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to observe children and plan activities to promote their individual development. She plans to provide resources and activities to encourage children's interests and creativity, particularly in the outdoors.  The childminder is aware of how to evaluate her service to continuously improve.  The childminder keeps up to date with current early years practice through her work in

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The provision meets requirements

the early years community. She obtains information through her membership of an association for early years workers, her studies and discussions with colleagues.

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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 viewed the premises and resources with the childminder.  The inspector discussed how the childminder plans to encourage children's learning and meet their care needs.  The inspector examined documents and certificates provided by the childminder.  The inspector discussed how the childminder plans to self-evaluate her service.  The inspector discussed how the childminder plans to safeguard children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498724 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1049259 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 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 2016 and works alongside two assistants. She lives in Bransgore, Christchurch. The childminder provides her service Monday to Friday in the school holidays.

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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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