Childminder EY540392

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is well qualified and has many years of experience in caring for children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She knows how to promote children's health and well-being, for example, by following hygienic practices and encouraging children to be physically active. She assesses risks effectively and acts to minimise these to create a safe environment in her home and to help keep children safe on outings. n The childminder regularly updates her knowledge of safeguarding and has a thorough understanding of child protection issues. She recognises the signs that a child may be at risk and knows the procedures she must follow if she has concerns or if an allegation is made against her or one of her household members. n The childminder knows how to support children in their personal and emotional development. She describes the positive ways she manages children's behaviour, such

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as using a sensory area to calm children. She has strategies to teach children to respect others. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to help provide continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder confidently describes how children develop and learn and understands how to support them effectively in all areas of development. She knows how to observe and assess children's learning, and to identify what they need to learn next. n The childminder has created an environment designed to motivate and challenge children. She organises her resources to enable children to independently follow their own interests. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice. She actively develops her professional knowledge and skills to help her make improvements.

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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 checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability. n The inspector inspected the facilities that the childminder uses for childminding in her home and garden. n The inspector looked at the policies and the documents that the childminder uses. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would meet the needs of the children in her care.

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n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision and how she intends to make improvements to support children in the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540392 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10080207 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Swindon in Wiltshire. The childminder operates from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, all year round . She holds a degree in special educational needs and inclusive practice and has a childcare and education qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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