Childminder EY549841

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows the value of working in partnership with parents, outside professionals and other early years providers. This helps to ensure continuity and progression in children's learning and development. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. For instance, she knows how to assess children's abilities and needs, and address any gaps in their learning to help them progress. The childminder uses this information to plan a broad range of activities to support children's learning and to help prepare them for the next stages in their development. n The childminder undertakes some relevant training and research, for example, to help keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has a good understanding of how to recognise any signs that children may be at risk of harm or exposure to extremist behaviour. The childminder understands her responsibility to maintain records and to report any concerns she may have

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This provision meets requirements

about children's welfare. n The childminder knows how to evaluate her provision to help improve her practice and meet the needs of the children. For example, she considers feedback from parents and children when reflecting on her practice. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour and help children to follow rules and boundaries, and respect each other's differences.

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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 EY549841 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10123419 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 to 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Liphook, Hampshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home to view the areas available for childminding purposes, and checked the suitability of toys and resources. n A range of documentation was looked at, including safeguarding policies and training certificates. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her childcare practices.

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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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Inspection activities

6 January 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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