Childminder in Herefordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13/06/2014 29/10/2008

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early years provision

This inspection: Not Met Previous inspection: 3

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has insufficient knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and of the requirements for the Childcare Register. This, and her limited monitoring and evaluation of her provision, means that the childminder does not know what needs improving and has not met several requirements for all three registers.  The childminder's safeguarding procedures are not sufficiently robust to protect children from harm, in particular because she lacks knowledge of current Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance.  The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid qualification which she is required to maintain while she is registered to care for children who are in the early years age group or who are aged over five years.  The childminder is unable to find her current certificate of registration which she is required to have available to show to parents and to display when children are present.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has appropriate systems for observing and assessing children's progress and for identifying their next steps for learning. She understands how to plan for these and to take account of children's different ways of learning and of their interests when planning activities and organising resources.  The childminder has a suitable range of toys, resources and equipment to meet babies' and children's needs and to create an inviting environment for their care, learning and development.  The childminder understands how to establish and maintain effective partnerships with parents and carers to enable them to contribute their views about their children's care, learning and development; therefore, she can keep them informed about their children's routines, activities and achievements.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

There were no children on roll 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 children on roll, 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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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and childminder looked at the areas of the premises where child care is to be provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and the childminder discussed and looked at toys, resources and equipment that she intends to use.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability and training of the childminder and suitability of other members of the household.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminder's arrangements for monitoring and evaluating the quality of her childminding.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2004 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her adult daughter and granddaughter in the city of Hereford. The ground floor and a first floor bedroom are used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden available for outside play. The family has a dog. The childminder operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and a degree in social welfare. She is a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years. There are currently no children on roll.

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must:

 improve knowledge of the requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and implement effective monitoring and evaluation procedures to ensure the provision consistently meets requirements and in order to promote continuous improvement

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must:

 improve knowledge of Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance and procedures and ensure these are reflected in the safeguarding policy and procedures, including an explanation of action to be taken in the event of any allegation of abuse against the childminder or a member of the household

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must:

 maintain a current paediatric first aid qualification

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must:

 ensure a current certificate of registration is available to display in the premises where childcare is provided.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 maintain a current paediatric first aid qualification (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  devise and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  maintain a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure a current certificate of registration is available to display in the premises where childcare is provided (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).  maintain a current paediatric first aid qualification (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  devise and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  maintain a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  ensure a current certificate of registration is available to display in the premises where childcare is provided (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY285750 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 820024 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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