Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 April 2015 5 September 2014

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 carry valid public liability insurance. This is a breach of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and also applies to the Childcare Register.  The childminder has improved since last inspection, including developing her understanding of safeguarding procedures. This demonstrates that she is taking necessary steps to help ensure that children are protected from harm.  The childminder has developed relevant policies and procedures to share with parents and to establish continuity for any children she may care for.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of promoting children's well-being. She describes how she will manage children's behaviour positively, to promote their self- esteem.  The childminder provides suitable resources to support children's learning in all areas of development. She has plans in place to support the needs of individual children, such as those with special educational needs, to ensure that all children make good

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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

 ensure that valid public liability insurance is continually maintained, as required.

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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

 carry valid public liability insurance to cover for liability, damages and loss incurred in relation to childminding  carry valid public liability insurance to cover for liability, damages and loss incurred in relation to childminding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the parts of the premises that the childminder intends to use for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at the policies and documents that the provider will use when caring for children.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and plans for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457188 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 989984 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 5 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Bermondsey, in the London Borough of Southwark. 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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