Childminder EY137208

Inspection date 28 May 2019 Previous inspection date 1 May 2018

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. Both the childminder and her assistant maintain a good knowledge of safeguarding policies and local child protection procedures. The childminder knows the actions to take if she had concerns about the welfare of a child. n The childminder understands the importance of developing positive working relationships with parents and professionals from the start, to promote continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder knows the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, herself and her assistant read relevant documentation and use regular training opportunities to build on their practice. n The childminder knows how to assess children's development and plan next steps to help children to make further progress. She knows how to provide a written summary of children's progress when a child is aged between two- and three-years-old. The

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This provision meets requirements

childminder understands how to share this written record with children's parents. n The childminder reflects on her practice to drive improvement. She has successfully addressed all actions and recommendations made at her last inspection. n The childminder understands the importance of making thorough risk assessments to ensure that children can play safely. The childminding premises are safe and secure. n The childminder knows how to promote children's good physical health and care. For instance, she provides healthy meals and snacks and provides opportunities for children to take part in daily active physical play.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector checked areas of the childminder's home that are used when caring for children. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies, procedures and suitability checks. The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY137208 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10084913 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 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 1 May 2018

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The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the Gosport area of Hampshire. She offers care between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Friday and occasionally provides overnight care. The childminder works with an assistant on a part-time basis.

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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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