Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2018 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe and what actions to take if she has a concern about a child's safety or well-being.  The childminder understands the early years foundation stage requirements. She knows how to plan challenging learning experiences, how to adapt them to meet the needs of all children and to help them close any gaps in their learning and development.  The childminder knows how to evaluate and improve her provision for children.  The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. She has a sound knowledge of child protection procedures and keeps up to date with current legislation.  The childminder understands the value of developing partnerships with parents and other adults involved in children's lives. She knows how to monitor children's progress and how to keep parents informed about it to maintain consistency.  The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about healthy

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The provision meets requirements

lifestyles, such as eating healthily, exercising daily and following good hygiene.  The childminder knows how to encourage children to behave well and respect others.

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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 checked the childminder's understanding of how to work in partnership with parents to meet children's individual needs.  The inspector checked the childminder is meeting the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector talked with the childminder about self-evaluation and sampled documentation available, including the first-aid certificate.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe in her home and on outings.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that will be available to children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499061 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1047989 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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. She lives in the Rownhams area of Southampton, in Hampshire. The childminder provides wraparound and holiday care for children from Monday to Friday throughout the year.

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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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