Childminder EY297894

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a robust knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She demonstrates a sound knowledge of how to identify signs of possible abuse. The childminder knows how to make referrals to outside agencies if she has a concern about a child. She has policies in place to support her practice, including keeping children safe online. This helps to ensure the safety of children who attend her provision. The childminder knows the procedures she would take should there be an allegation made against her. n The childminder works effectively with parents to ensure their children's care needs are met. She communicates with parents daily to share information about activities children have participated in. n There is a consistent approach to behaviour within the childminder's home. She has house rules, which she shares with children. When children start, they discuss these rules together. The childminder comments that this helps children

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to understand the boundaries and promotes positive behaviour. n Children have varied opportunities with the childminder. The childminder follows the emerging interests of children. This helps her to gauge what they are interested in order to build on these skills. They go out to local parks, spend time in the childminder's garden and have access to a range of resources. n The childminder has appropriate resources to meet the needs of different-aged children. For example, she has whiteboards to encourage children's mark making and writing.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297894 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10073477 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Itchen area of Southampton, Hampshire. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder held discussions around the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector around her premises. n The inspector viewed documents, including safeguarding policies. n Discussions were held in regard to the learning and development opportunities that the childminder provides.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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