Childminder in Southampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2015 16 December 2008

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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 does not meet all of the requirements, of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register. S as she does not hold a paediatric first-aid certificate and has not maintained her public liability insurance.  The childminder has not updated her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements so not have sufficientthat she fully understanding of s how to support children's development through play and daily routines in all areas of learning. She has an adequate understanding of her role to assess and checkmonitor children's progress.  The childminder has a sufficient understanding of safeguarding issues and her responsibility to provide a safe and secure environment for children.  The childminder has a suitable range of resources and play equipment for when she starts childminding.  The childminder is aware of her role to work with parents and other early years

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The provision does not meet requirements

providers to help her provide for children's care and development needs. Through discussion, she demonstrates that she is clearShe understands the need to promote children's good health and well-being.  The childminder recognises the importance of continuing to review her childminding provision to help her develop her practice.

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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

 obtain and maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate  obtain and maintain public liability insurance  increase understanding of the learning and development requirements, to help plan challenging and interesting play activities for children in all areas of learning.

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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

 obtain an appropriate first-aid qualification (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  obtain insurance in respect of liability which may be incurred for death, injury, public liability, damage or other loss (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  obtain an appropriate first-aid qualification (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  obtain insurance in respect of liability which may be incurred for death, injury, public liability, damage or other loss (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the spaces, toys, resources and equipment available for use.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her childminding responsibilities to keep children safe and healthy, and how she plans to provide activities for children to help them progress.  The inspector read relevant documents, and checked the childminder knows what records she needs to keep, and the policies and procedures she must have.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of how to improve her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374786 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 845750 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her four children in Southampton. The family hasve a dog and two cats. The childminder currently has no children on roll.

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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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