Childminder in Wirral

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 May 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

 The childminder has not kept up to date with changes to the learning and development requirements. She has limited knowledge of the seven areas of learning. In addition, she is unsure which are the more important ones for the youngest children and how to build on these as children get older.  The childminder has little understanding of the requirement to undertake a progress check for children aged between two and three years. Consequently, effective assessment procedures are not in place to ensure children are making good progress.  The childminder has sufficient knowledge of child protection procedures, in line with those of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She has a current paediatric first-aid certificate and holds public liability insurance.  The childminder has an understanding of the required records to be maintained to support the welfare of children in her care. She understands the importance of

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The provision does not meet requirements

providing an environment that promotes children's well-being and physical safety. The childminder discussed how she assesses and minimises risks in her home and on outings.  The childminder demonstrates how she works with parents and other professionals to ensure that children's individual needs are met. She explains that she keeps the parents informed through daily verbal and written feedback.

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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

 improve knowledge of the learning and development requirements and, in particular, how to plan challenging experiences that are appropriate to children's age and ability  improve knowledge and understanding of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years, how to identify gaps in children's learning and, if necessary, how to provide early support to provide children with the extra help they need.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all adults working and living on the premises, and discussed with the childminder how she intends to use self-evaluation.  The inspector toured the premises and looked at the range of resources provided for children with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children.  The inspector viewed a sample of policies and documents the provider will use when caring for children, including risk assessments and safeguarding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440885 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 977247 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives in Irby, which is an area on the Wirral peninsular. She operates on weekdays from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder drops and collects children from local schools.

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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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