Childminder EY406681

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements. She understands her role and responsibilities to safeguard the children she cares for. She knows how to protect children and what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder keeps herself up to date with all aspects of safeguarding matters. n Risk assessments, policies and procedures are embedded well and shared with parents. The childminder knows to adhere to and review these on a regular basis in order to promote children's health, well-being and safety effectively. n Partnerships with parents and schools are well established. The childminder understands the importance of working in collaboration with others and sharing essential information to ensure continuity for children's care. n The childminder evaluates her provision of care well. She has links with other childminder colleagues and early years professionals. She values the views of

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parents and children. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and skills, for example, through training and research. For instance, training for safeguarding and paediatric first aid is up to date. n Children are offered a broad range of toys, games, books, resources and activities before and after the school day. The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to be interested and motivated in order to build on what they already know. She places a high focus on helping children to have positive attitudes to their learning. n The childminder is keen to promote British values and the ways children are respectful to each other. She helps them develop awareness of diversity and each other's differences. The childminder achieves this, for example, through celebrating a range of festivals, helping children to listen when others speak and taking part in activities that promote working together. The childminder plans

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outings in the local community to help children learn more about the wider world. n The childminder is aware of the importance of supporting children's personal development. She knows how to promote healthy lifestyles, for example by offering children outdoor play and learning.

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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 EY406681 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10132680 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 6 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 12 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Caversham, near Reading, Berkshire. The childminder works before and after school, with some sessions offered in the school holidays with prior arrangement. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector made a tour of areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. n Relevant documentation was sampled during the inspection to ensure the childminder is compliant with requirements. n Discussions took place to ascertain the childminder's understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how effectively she works with her assistant.

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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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