Childminder EY332239

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's premises are suitable for the care of children. It is warm and welcoming. Children have a designated playroom, as well as access to an outdoor space. The childminder has a range of resources that are age appropriate. These resources include crafts, board game, and building blocks, as well as resources to support role play. n The childminder explains how she will promote children's independence. She describes how she would teach them independent self-care skills, such as, doing up zips and tying their own shoelaces. n The childminder describes how she would work in partnership with parents. She explains that it is important to regularly feedback to parents, to support children's learning further. n The childminder explains how she would provide a variety of activities that would be based on children's interests and cover all areas of learning. n The childminder explains how she will promote a healthy lifestyle. This includes

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limiting screen time, providing healthy snacks and encouraging children to access the outdoors. n The childminder describes the opportunities she would provide children with, so they could play outside. She explains how she would take trips to the local playground, country parks and to a nearby stream. This is in addition to playing games out in the garden. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children develop an understanding of acceptable behaviour. She confidently explains her role as a childminder in teaching children right from wrong. The childminder is able to demonstrate her knowledge of how children need to be supported in understanding their emotions so that they can understand the impact of their actions on others.

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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 EY332239 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10073650 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 8 to 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Sholing area of Southampton, Hampshire. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder cares for children before and after school, as well as occasionally during the holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises. n The inspector viewed the toys and equipment available for children. n The childminder showed the inspector documentation, including suitability checks, public liability insurance and qualification certificates. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies.

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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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