Childminder in Nottinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2015 12 November 2008

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder's safeguarding policy is not in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board and lacks relevant information to ensure that all children are fully protected.  The childminder has failed to attend child protection training and therefore, has limited knowledge of local procedures, in order to fully safeguard children.  The childminder, through discussion, demonstrates a secure understanding of how to implement the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The childminder demonstrates that she understands the importance of working closely with parents to meet children's individual care needs and routines.  The childminder understands the need to manage children's behaviour appropriately.  The childminder, through discussion, demonstrates an awareness of how to promote healthy lifestyles, which supports children's well-being.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present 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 present, 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 put in place and implement a policy and procedures to safeguard children, in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board and ensure contact details of the local children's services are available for liaison when needed.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 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)  attend child protection training to enable them to identify and act on any indications that a child may be suffering from harm (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  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).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and older children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed activities in the play areas.  The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation.  The inspector looked at all suitability checks for the adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information included in the childminder's own parent survey.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348987 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 873484 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Nottingham. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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