Childminder in Basingstoke and Deane

Childminder report Lindon House, The Green, Tadley, Hampshire RG26 3PG

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Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date 21 June 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder clearly understands her safeguarding role and knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned for the welfare of a child. She knows how to risk assess effectively to promote children's safety, relevant to their age and level of understanding. n The childminder gathers relevant information from parents when children start and maintains good communication with them. This helps her to monitor and understand children's development and behaviour. n 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. n The childminder knows how to observe children and plan activities to promote their individual development across all areas of learning. Her records indicate she provides activities to encourage children's skills, interests and creativity, both indoors and out.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to reflect and evaluate her service in order to improve continuously. n The childminder keeps up to date with current early years practice. She regularly undertakes relevant training opportunities and reads relevant literature. n The childminder understands how to provide a welcoming and inclusive service.

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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 had a tour of the premises and reviewed resources with the childminder. n The inspector discussed all aspects of safeguarding, and learning and development, with the childminder. n The inspector looked at records and photographs of the childminder's activities with children. n The inspector looked at certificates and documents provided by the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 110690 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063298 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 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1985. She lives in Tadley, Hampshire. The childminder provides before- and after-school care from 7.15am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, in term time. She provides care in school holidays by arrangement. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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