Childminder in Devon

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, Sally Hall, monitored your provision on 24/07/2014 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 08/05/2014, we sent you a notice to improve. 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

During the monitoring visit the inspector discussed with you the steps you have taken to address the actions raised in your notice to improve. You have produced an action plan which addresses all the areas raised in the notice to improve. You have made good use of the support and advice provided by the local authority.

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Outcome of monitoring

You have amended your safeguarding policy and are clear of what to do in the event of a child protection concern. This helps to protect children's safety and welfare. You demonstrated that you are clear of the required adult-child ratio for children in your care and when working with another childminder and/or assistants.

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Outcome of monitoring

You have reviewed how you monitor children's assessments to identify their strengths and any gaps in their learning. You have reviewed the activities you provide to offer learning opportunities for all ages of children and to provide challenge to build on what children know and can do. You complete a termly summary of your observations and assessments to identify children's progress and share these with parents. This helps to provide a shared approach to children's learning and development. You encourage children to extend their independence at snack time by teaching them to use tools safely and to pour their own drinks.

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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

Nick Hudson National Director, Early Education

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Action Due date Closed date

maintain appropriate adult-to-child ratios at all times to meet the needs of all children 09/05/2014 24/07/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

enhance knowledge of safeguarding procedures with particular regard to reporting concerns in relation to allegations of abuse 16/05/2014 24/07/2014

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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 the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 16/05/2014 23/07/2014

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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 the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 16/05/2014 23/07/2014

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Action Due date Closed date

implement assessment arrangements to identify children's level of development, including any strengths and gaps in their learning and plan activities based upon all children's next steps for learning 30/06/2014 23/07/2014

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