Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 25 November 2010

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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 have a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. It is also a breach of the Childcare Register not to have an appropriate first-aid certificate.  The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge and understanding of possible child protection issues. She is not aware of the procedures to follow to safeguard children's welfare. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder lacks knowledge for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras to safeguard children. She has not implemented updated policies and procedures in her setting and is unclear about the local safeguarding procedures to follow. This links to a breach of the Childcare Register requirement.  The childminder has a weak understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not understand how to observe and assess children's progress or plan to meet children's individual learning needs.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has a sound understanding of how to carry out effective risk assessments inside the home, in the garden and on outings to keep children safe.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's independence and personal hygiene routines. She understands the need to maintain a very clean and well-organised home.

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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 paediatric first-aid certificate  improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures  develop awareness of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made, and improve knowledge for the safe use of mobile phones and cameras.  develop a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. To improve observations and assessments that identify children's learning needs, enabling the planning of challenging activities to promote good progress.

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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 certificate (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  attend child protection training to improve knowledge about how to identify and act on any indications that a child may be suffering from harm  keep and implement a written statement of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).  obtain and maintain an appropriate first-aid certificate (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  keep and implement a written statement of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and checked all areas available for childminding and the toys, resources and equipment available for children's use.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, including how she plans to keep children safe and healthy, how she risk assesses her premises, records medication, assesses children's abilities and plans for their progress, and methods for evaluating her provision.  The inspector viewed a selection of the childminder's documents, including her policies and procedures and discussed these.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147360 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 895379 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 25 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She is available each weekday, from 8am to 7pm, throughout most of the year. There were no children in the early years age range 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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