Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date 17 July 2019 Previous inspection date 3 April 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has good plans in place to help her meet the needs of a range of children. She has developed written policies and procedures which help her to manage the provision safely, including detailed risk assessments and safeguarding policies. n The childminder demonstrates secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage and knows how to support the well-being of children. She has prepared registration documents to help gain information and get to know children and establish their starting points. n The childminder has sound knowledge and understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She understands the importance of sharing information with those involved with children and knows what to do should she have concerns about a child. The childminder completes training and engages with other professionals to help her to monitor her practice. n The childminder offers a well-resourced, safe and spacious environment for children

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with activities offered both indoors and out.

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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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n The inspector discussed with the childminder how they intend to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder their methods of self-evaluation and knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467310 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10068995 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 3 - 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 3 April 2014

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The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her husband and their two children in Plymouth, Devon. All rooms on the ground floor of the house and a first-floor bedroom are used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden for outdoor play. The childminder takes and collects children from the local school during term time.

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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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