Childminder in Tameside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2015 12 April 2012

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Not met The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has limited understanding of child protection procedures, including different types of abuse, and, therefore, cannot fully promote children's welfare. She lacks an understanding of the correct procedures to follow should concerns arise, including what do in the event of any allegations being made against herself or a family member.  The childminder has limited understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, prime and specific areas of learning, in order to plan a range of stimulating activities that will engage children's interests across all seven areas of learning.  The childminder has insufficient knowledge of observation and assessment as she has a limited understanding of the requirements of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder has addressed the actions set at the last inspection and has obtained public liability insurance and a paediatric first-aid certificate. This helps to promote

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The provision does not meet requirements

children's safety and well-being and demonstrates some capacity to improve and to further develop the provision.  The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she will gain information from parents and children's teachers, in order to support children's individual care and learning needs.  The childminder provides a range of toys and equipment, which are suitable for use and describes how she intends to help children to prepare in readiness for the move on to school.

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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

 devise and implement a policy and procedure to safeguard children, which is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board, including the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder or a family member  develop an understanding of different types of abuse, included in the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation stage, to ensure that children are kept safe from harm  develop an understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, so that challenging and interesting activities, covering all seven areas of learning, can be planned for children  develop knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years, in order to ensure that this is undertaken as part of effective assessment arrangements.

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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

 implement and keep 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)  implement and keep 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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked at documentation the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector observed areas to be used for the care of children along with furniture, equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY220779 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 954002 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 12 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She lives in the Ashton-under-Lyne area of Tameside. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday.

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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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