Childminder in Hampshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of planning a wide range of activities and experiences for children to help them progress in their learning and development. She has suitable systems in place to assess children's development and knows how to support children's learning through play. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting good behaviour, kindness and respect for others to support children's personal development and their welfare. She knows how to promote healthy lifestyles for children within her setting, including providing nutritious food and plenty of exercise outdoors. n The childminder is aware of the need to evaluate her practice and develop her skills. She understands the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date. The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She knows to update parents with regular feedback about children's

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progress and care. n The childminder understands how to help safeguard children and knows the steps to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She knows it is important to maintain a safe environment.

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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 EY396596 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063236 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 0 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 16 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Bedhampton, Hampshire. The childminder offers care each weekday from 7am to 6pm, all year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years old. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability. n The inspector looked at policies and documents that the childminder uses. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home available for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she uses the space. n The inspector asked the childminder to discuss how she plans to meet the needs of children and their learning.

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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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