Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date 31 March 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, that she has a very secure knowledge of child protection issues and when to report concerns about children's welfare to relevant agencies. Since her last inspection, she has kept her safeguarding training fully up to date. n The childminder has a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements, including how to complete a summative assessment for children between the ages of two and three years. n The childminder's home is safe and clean. She understands how to keep risks to a minimum in her home, particularly in relation to her dog and when children are playing in the garden. She has precautions in place to keep children safe, such as gates to prevent falls down steps. n The childminder explains how she teaches children rules and boundaries and how to manage their own behaviour. For example, she demonstrates this by showing her handmade pictorial resources, which helps children to understand routines and diffuse

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector and childminder discussed the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector viewed areas of the garden and home used for childminding. n The inspector sampled documentation, such as the childminder's attendance register, first-aid certificate and safeguarding policy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 154348 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063341 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 31 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Alton, Hampshire. The childminder provides care all year round from Monday to Friday.

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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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