Childminder in Herefordshire

Inspection date 2 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands child protection issues. She is aware of the procedure to follow should she have concerns about children in her care. n The childminder understands how to use observation and assessment of children's progress to plan activities that will support their ongoing learning and development. n The childminder understands how to work in partnership with parents to enable them to continue with their children's learning at home. She has also considered how she would work with other providers to ensure children's needs are consistently met. n The childminder carries out risk assessments on all areas of her home. She is fully aware of her responsibility to remove or minimise any hazards. n The childminder explains how she will help children to feel settled and secure in her care. She intends to get to know children and their parents well when they start. She aims to teach children about the importance of behaving well and valuing each other.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her provision. She attends regular training to maintain her professional development. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's good health. She explains how she intends to ensure children receive a healthy diet and regular exercise.

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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 with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes. She also discussed how the childminder would make observations and assessments of children's development and plan for their learning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector looked at the premises and discussed risk assessments carried out by the childminder to minimise potential hazards. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks for people within the home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538706 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 10089491 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 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 Hereford. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. 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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