Childminder in Kent

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23/07/2014 15/01/2010

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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 a weak knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She has not considered how to assess whether children are making progress from their starting points across the seven areas of learning. The childminder is not aware of the need to produce progress checks for two-year-olds.  The childminder does not have a valid paediatric first aid certificate.  The childminder has an insufficient understanding of safeguarding and of the child protection procedures approved by the Local Safeguarding Children Board, including the process if allegations are made against her or household members. Additionally she is not sure about the procedures to follow should a complaint be made against her.  The childminder has a good awareness of providing healthy and balanced meals, and encouraging outdoor play. However, she has not fully considered how she will keep children safe in the home, particularly when using the garden.

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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 discussed the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder and viewed relevant documentation.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home available to minded children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with her husband and two school-age children in Netherfield, East Sussex. The ground floor of the childminder's home is available for childminding, with use of the children's bedroom with older children. The bathroom is on the ground floor. The garden is not currently safe or secure for outdoor play. The family has guinea pigs, chickens and a fenced off fish pond.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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must:

 develop a confident knowledge of safeguarding and about the process to follow if there are allegations of abuse made against yourself or any person living at the premises

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must:

 ensure that a current paediatric first aid certificate is held to make sure that minor accidents can be dealt with effectively

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must:

 ensure clear procedures are in place for assessing and managing risks to children's safety, particularly with regard to the garden

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must:

 gain awareness of the procedure for dealing with concerns and complaints

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must:

 develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements

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must:

 develop knowledge about completing the required progress check reports for children when they are aged between two and three

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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:

 ensure that an appropriate first aid qualification is in place (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  undertake a risk assessment of the premises and equipment, and ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any identified risks (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure the written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints relates to the requirements of the Childcare Register (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that an appropriate first aid qualification is in place (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  undertake a risk assessment of the premises and equipment, and ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any identified risks (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  ensure the written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints relates to the requirements of the Childcare Register (voluntary part of the

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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 EY393454 Local authority East Sussex Inspection number 901443 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 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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