Childminder in Camden

Store Street Manchester M1 2WD Telephone: 0300 123 1231 Fax: 0300 123 3159 Minicom: 0161 618 8524 Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk Web: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Monitoring for provision judged as inadequate

An Ofsted inspector, Catherine Green, monitored your provision on 24/04/2014 following your inspection where the provision was judged to be inadequate.

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Outcome of monitoring

As a result of our inspection on 29/01/2014, we sent you a notice to improve. The actions you were set are included at the end of this letter.

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Outcome of monitoring

During the monitoring visit, the inspector discussed with you the steps you have taken to address the actions raised in the notice to improve. The inspector reviewed your policies, consent documents for administering medication and action plan. She also observed the safety of the premises, equipment and looked at the self- evaluation process.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you have developed a clear action plan to address the issues raised at your last inspection and that you have quickly implemented these plans.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you have booked a place for yourself and your assistant on the next available child protection training provided by the local authority. You have reviewed your safeguarding procedure with your assistant to raise awareness of how to follow this procedure. You are clear about signs and symptoms of possible abuse and neglect and have procedures in place to follow in the event of making a referral to the Social Care team or emergency services. Information for parents is clearly displayed and tells parents how you will deal with any concerns. Contact numbers for Ofsted are provided in the information. All the required contact numbers for the local authority are filed and close to hand.

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Outcome of monitoring

You have reviewed your risk assessments to ensure they include signed consents, in particular for administering emergency medication. You have devised a new system to seek information from parents. This includes recording any concerns about children's wellbeing more accurately which contributes to ensuring children are safe in your care.

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Outcome of monitoring

You have actively welcomed support from your local authority development worker Our Reference EY465519

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Outcome of monitoring

and have booked to attend the training that has been recommended in order to best support your practice. You have devised a new system to seek information from parents and key persons at other settings children attend and to inform your self- evaluation and children's development records. This includes information about children's likes, achievements and where they may need additional support. The detail in this will help you to have greater knowledge about children's wellbeing and specific needs.

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Outcome of monitoring

Having considered all the evidence, the inspector is of the opinion that the childminder has taken prompt and effective action to address the points for improvement.

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Next steps

The next step will be a full inspection.

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Next steps

I hope that you have found the visit helpful in promoting improvement in your childminding service. If you have any further queries please contact us on the number at the top of this letter.

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Next steps

Lorna Fitzjohn National Director, Childminding Our Reference EY465519

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Action Due date Closed date

develop understanding of child protection issues, to be able to identify and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect without delay 18/02/2014 25/04/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

implement an effective policy and procedure for administering medication to children, by ensuring that only medication prescribed to individual children is administered and by obtaining written permission from parents before administration 18/02/2014 25/04/2014

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improve partnerships with other providers involved with children to enable a regular two-way flow of information to ensure children's needs are met and any concerns identified 18/02/2014 25/04/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure records relating to children are retained for a reasonable period of time after they have left 18/02/2014 25/04/2014

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implement systems of self-evaluation and use to ensure that requirements continue to be met and that any assistants know and understand how to implement policies and procedures and meet requirements through effective teamwork. 18/02/2014 25/04/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

implement the written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children. 18/02/2014 25/04/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

implement the written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children. 18/02/2014 25/04/2014

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