Childminder in Reading

Inspection date 25 September 2018 Previous inspection date 19 February 2018

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has improved her practice since the last inspection and addressed the action raised at the last visit. She now has an up-to-date paediatric first-aid qualification. This demonstrates a positive commitment to improve. n The childminder has a suitable knowledge and understanding of how to observe and monitor children's developmental progress to ensure they make progress. n The childminder maintains a clean and safe environment for the children to play and rest within, which contributes to children's health and well-being. n The childminder has a suitable understanding of her roles and responsibilities for safeguarding children. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents, to support continuity in their care and education.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed the early years foundation stage requirements with the childminder to check her knowledge. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would support and deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her last inspection outcome and how she

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keeps her understanding of safeguarding up to date.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449848 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10060528 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2018

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The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Reading. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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