Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2015 24 February 2009

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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 for the Early Years Foundation Stage and the associated requirements of the Childcare Register. She has failed to maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate and does not ensure that her fire detection equipment is in place and in working order. This compromises children's safety.  The childminder has a sound understanding of how children learn. She demonstrates a suitable knowledge about how to provide a range of appropriate activities to challenge and interest children by taking into account their ages, abilities and backgrounds.  The childminder has a sound understanding of child protection procedures. She has maintained her records so that she has up-to-date contact information for the relevant authorities should she need to make a referral.  The childminder understands her responsibility to work in partnership with parents to meet children's care and learning needs.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has attended training courses to develop her knowledge of how to support children's communication development.  The childminder know how to manage children's behaviour. She understands the importance of offering praise to help develop children's self-esteem and confidence.

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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  ensure that fire detection equipment is in place and in working order.

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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 and maintain an appropriate first-aid qualification (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  minimise risks to the safety of children by ensuring that fire detection equipment is in place and in working order (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  obtain and maintain an appropriate first-aid qualification (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  minimise risks to the safety of children by ensuring that fire detection equipment is in place and in working order (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 .The inspector sampled a range of documents, including the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the requirements of the Childcare Register to establish the childminder's knowledge and understanding.  The inspector reviewed areas of the childminder's home and discussed how she intends to provide outside play activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370264 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 844320 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder lives in Hainault, Redbridge. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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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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