Alexander, Rebecca Millicent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She demonstrates a secure awareness of the planning, observation and assessment process to support individual children's progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing children with healthy, nutritious meals and ensuring they have opportunities to be physically active to support their overall health and well-being. n The childminder is aware of the importance of setting clear rules and boundaries to guide children's behaviour. She demonstrates a strong knowledge of positive behaviour management strategies. n Resources are plentiful, of good quality and cover all areas of learning. The childminder shows how she will use these resources to support children's learning through play. n The childminder values working in partnership with parents to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning. She understands the importance of

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gathering useful information from parents when children start at her setting, to support a smooth settling-in process. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date to remain informed of any changes in legislation. n The childminder understands her responsibilities in protecting children from harm. She is aware of the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk and knows the reporting procedures she must follow. n The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She regularly risk assesses her home to maintain a safe environment for children. She values the importance of supervising children at all times, including when they are eating and sleeping.

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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 2732907 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10399605 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Reading. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector all areas of her home that she uses for childminding and explained how she organises her space and resources to meet children's care and learning needs. n Discussions were held between the childminder and the inspector, to help establish the childminder's understanding of how to safeguard the children in her care. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including suitability checks, evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance.

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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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