Childminder in Durham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2015 9 February 2009

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 currently hold a valid paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder has a suitable awareness of child protection procedures and recognises the possible signs that indicate the children may be at risk from abuse. She makes sure her home is secure and takes steps to reduce potential hazards.  The childminder has a suitable knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She has appropriate systems in place to observe and assess children, in order to plan suitable activities to meet their individual needs.  The childminder fully understands how to support children's health and well-being. She discusses the importance of physical play, and makes good use of community activities in the local area, such as toddler groups and soft-play centres. The childminder also understands how to positively manage children's behaviour.  The childminder describes how she keeps her knowledge up to date by completing

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The provision does not meet requirements

appropriate training courses and reading childcare publications. She also meets with other childminders to discuss practice and areas for future improvement.  The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She understands her role in exchanging information with them, on a regular basis to provide continuity in children's learning.  The childminder holds public liability insurance. She has a suitable range of toys and equipment to meet the needs of the different age groups of children.

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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

 complete a paediatric first-aid training course and ensure that a current paediatric first- aid certificate is held at all times.

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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

 ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is in place (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is in place (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that will be used for childcare, along with furniture, equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children, and discussed self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children, and undertake observations, assessments and planning.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all adult household members, and evidence of training the childminder has completed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303099 Local authority Durham Inspection number 861802 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Lanchester, County Durham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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