Cundill, Jane

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of getting to know children and building strong relationships with them. She knows how to teach children about behaviour expectations, to help them learn how to share, take turns and play cooperatively with each other. n The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's well-being. She has suitable risk assessment procedures to help her identify and reduce any hazards to the children. She has public liability insurance in place and she holds a first-aid certificate, to ensure that she can manage any minor accidents that may occur. n The childminder has a range of policies to support her practice. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare and she has refreshed her knowledge of child protection through training. n The childminder knows how to encourage children's health and hygiene and develop children's physical skills. She discusses offering children lots of

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This provision meets requirements

opportunities to be outside and enjoy being active in the fresh air, such as playing in her garden and on visits to local parks. n The childminder understands how to plan activities to meet children's needs, to help them make progress and gain the skills they need for the future. She recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents, to help provide a consistent approach to supporting children's development and care needs.

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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 142287 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10125452 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 4 to 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Wells, Somerset. She operates all year round from 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday in school term times only. During the school holidays, the childminder operates 7am to 6pm. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications, and discussed with the childminder her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements.

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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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