Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Not met

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

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The provision does not meet requirements

 Although the childminder obtains written prior consent before administering medication, she does not keep a written record each time she administers medication to children to promote their well-being. This is a breach of the safeguarding and welfare requirements which also applies to the Childcare Register.  The childminder has attended safeguarding training so knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. She knows how to make her home safe for children's use by undertaking risk assessments to reduce hazards and having appropriate emergency evacuation procedures.  The childminder knows the areas of learning and a clear understanding of how children learn. She knows how to monitor children's progress through observations and assessment and understands how to use this information to plan then next steps in children's learning, based on their individual interests.  The childminder offers a wide range of good quality toys and resources that are

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The provision does not meet requirements

suitable for children of differing ages, abilities and backgrounds.  The childminder understands how to promote children's good healthy through providing daily outdoor experiences and good personal hygiene routines.  The childminder recognises the importance of establishing good relationships with parents to meet children's needs.  The childminder knows the need to continually improve her service through ongoing training and has gained a relevant childcare qualification.

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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

 implement effective procedures when administering medication to children by ensuring that an accurate written record is kept each time.

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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

 keep records and retain them for a period of two years of any medicine administered to any child who is cared for on the premises, including the date and circumstances and who administered it, including medicine which the child is permitted to self-administer (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep records and retain them for a period of two years of any medicine administered to any child who is cared for on the premises, including the date and circumstances and who administered it, including medicine which the child is permitted to self-administer (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with the childminder about how she has previously implemented the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the learning and development requirements, and how she intends to deliver them in the future.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including attendance registers, suitability checks, medication records, notes from parents who have used this service and training certificates.  The inspector discussed policies and procedures and self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438602 Local authority Brent Inspection number 922608 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Wembley in London. At times, she works with an assistant. Primarily she works on weekdays during term-times and some school holidays. She speaks both Polish and English and holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. At the time of inspection there are no children on roll on the early years age range.

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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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