Copestake, Sandra Jane

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how vital it is to get to know children and build relationships with them, helping them to feel happy in her home. She discusses supporting children's behaviour and assisting them to appreciate and respect the safety rules and boundaries, and the needs of others. n The childminder has processes for assessing and minimising risks in her home and while on outings with the children. She uses equipment in her home, such as gates and barriers, to help her ensure children's safety while they freely move around the main rooms of her home. n The childminder has clear plans for setting out her provision with activities and resources that are age-appropriate and provide interest and challenge for children. She describes assessing what children can do and identifying what they need to learn next, to help progress their skills and development. She understands the benefits of working in partnership with parents, to help provide

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a consistent approach for children. n The childminder discusses her plans for providing children with regular experiences outdoors. For example, she sets out activities in her garden and takes children to local parks to explore the equipment, to help promote their good health and develop their physical skills. She also discusses taking them on other outings in the local community, such as to visit play-based groups to build their social skills and confidence with other people. n The childminder has public liability insurance and a range of policies to support her practice. She has memberships with professional childcare organisations and close links with the local authority. She uses these to keep up to date with changes to legislation. She has also recently refreshed her safeguarding knowledge through training.

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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 EY380177 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10388223 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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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 3 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Cheltenham. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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