Thomas, Natasha Claire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2015 14 December 2011

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has a poor knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage as she has not kept herself up to date. Consequently, she is not meeting a number of legal requirements, which also relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has failed to maintain a valid first-aid certificate. Therefore, she is unable to demonstrate how she will continually promote children's safety and welfare.  The childminder has not updated the written statement for complaints that she will issue to parents, to include the correct contact details for Ofsted. As a result, she cannot demonstrate how she will provide sufficient relevant details to parents as appropriate.  The childminder has an adequate understanding of the different areas of learning and demonstrates how she will provide appropriate learning opportunities for children both indoors and outside.  The childminder understands how to support some areas of children's well-being. She

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The provision does not meet requirements

knows how to help children learn about healthy living and how she will teach them to keep themselves safe.  The childminder demonstrates that she has some understanding of how to protect the welfare of children. She has a suitable knowledge of child protection procedures and her responsibilities for recording and reporting concerns.  The childminder suitably demonstrates how she will work in partnership with parents and other early years providers in order to support continuity in the children's individual care and learning needs.

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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

 attend and complete a paediatric first-aid training course that is relevant to workers for children  update knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements, in order to meet all statutory responsibilities  make available to parents details about how to contact Ofsted as appropriate.

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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

 ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is held (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure copies of the written statements for complaints procedures made available to parents detail all the relevant contact details including Ofsted's address (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is held (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  ensure copies of the written statements for complaints procedures made available to parents detail all the relevant contact details including Ofsted's address (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector and the childminder toured the areas of the premises that she will use for childminding and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333117 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 820592 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Aveley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, 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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