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n The childminder demonstrates how she plans activities around children's interests to enable them to use their imagination. She shares how she provides a safe and warm environment for children to thrive. n The childminder discussed how she offers a variety of resources to support children's learning and development, placing emphasis on children's independence and well-being. n The childminder shared how she ensures children behave well in her setting and how providing a calm environment supports this. She places great importance on manners and showing respect for each other. n The childminder demonstrates how she extends her early years knowledge, such as by attending regular online and face-to-face training. She maintains a valid paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance as required. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her roles and responsibilities. She has a good knowledge of safeguarding, how to identify

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signs of abuse and the process to follow if she has a concern.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY357819 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10263579 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 5 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Thatcham, Berkshire. The childminder provides before- and after-school care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure these are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector via email. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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16 December 2022 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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16 December 2022 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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