Childminder in Reading

Inspection date 30 November 2018 Previous inspection date 24 June 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding regulation. She has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She know how to monitor children's progress and provide activities to support their learning. n The childminder knows the importance of working with parents and other settings that children attend. She describes how she shares information regarding children's individual learning with parents to enable them to continue to support their child's development at home. n The childminder comprehends the importance of evaluating her practice and keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She regularly completes training and understands the value of involving parents and children in her self-evaluation to help her in developing her provision. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children to lead a healthy

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This provision meets requirements

lifestyle, such as eating well-balanced meals, participating in physical activity and following robust hygiene practices. n The childminder recognises her role in teaching children to respect and value others.

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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 Discussions were held with the childminder about practice, especially how she assesses children and provides suitable learning activities to support their development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of how to keep children safe. n The inspector viewed documents, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector asked the childminder questions to assess her understanding of the statutory requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395462 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10083165 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 6 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 24 June 2014

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The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Caversham, Reading. She operates before and after school and during the school holidays. The childminder is a qualified primary school teacher.

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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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