Childminder EY386692

Inspection date 30 October 2018 Previous inspection date 6 October 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder describes appropriate ways of working in partnership with parents. She recognises the importance of gathering information about children when they first start. The childminder explains how she intends to talk to parents daily and share information about their children's development. n The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She understands how to provide children with play activities that are matched to their individual learning needs. n The childminder has a sound knowledge of how to assess children's learning. She describes how she intends to review children's progress regularly to enable her to plan appropriate experiences to encourage continuing development. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children develop their self-care

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This provision meets requirements

and independence skills. She understands how this helps them to be ready for school.

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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 discussions with the childminder relating to her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of persons living in the household.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises to be used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386692 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 10069614 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2014

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The childminder registered in 2008 and lives on the outskirts of Norwich. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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