Childminder in Sheffield

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 not met (with actions)

An Ofsted inspector, Ann Law, monitored your provision on 18/06/2014 following your inspection where the provision was judged to be not met (with actions).

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Outcome of monitoring

As a result of our inspection on 03/02/2014, we sent you a welfare requirements notice. If you were set actions at the inspection, or as a result of our subsequent monitoring or investigations, these are included at the end of this letter unless we have already verified that they have been completed.

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Outcome of monitoring

At the monitoring visit the inspector discussed with you the action you have taken and looked at documentation. You have attended an 'Introduction to safeguarding and child protection in early years' training course and used the knowledge you gained to write safeguarding policies. These include procedures for the use of mobile phones and cameras in your setting and what you would do if an allegation of abuse was made against you or a member of your household.

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Outcome of monitoring

The inspector found that you have removed all hazards from the outdoor area and have measures in place to ensure that minded children would be kept safe in your garden. You have reviewed current government guidance for children's learning and development and you are working through your templates for observations, assessment and planning to ensure they are relevant and up-to-date. However, as you have not had any children on roll for a considerable period of time, the inspector was unable to judge the impact of these improvements on the quality of care provided for children.

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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. 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

Nick Hudson National Director, Early Education

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure the policies and procedures to safeguard children are up to date and in line with the local Safeguarding Children's Board guidelines. These must cover the use of mobile phones and cameras and include an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder or a member of their family 24/02/2014 18/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

2. ensure that the premises, including the outdoor space is safe and fit for purpose, in particular, by removing the old and discarded furniture and ensuring the area is free from broken glass 24/02/2014 18/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

acquire knowledge of the learning and development requirements giving priority to educational programmes for the prime and specific areas of learning and the 'progress check at age two' 01/05/2014 18/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard children being cared for from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 14/03/2014 18/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure that the premises and equipment used for the purposes of childcare are safe and suitable for that childcare (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 14/03/2014 18/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard children being cared for from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 14/03/2014 18/06/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

ensure that the premises and equipment used for the purposes of childcare are 14/03/2014 18/06/2014 safe and suitable for that childcare (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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