Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2015 26 February 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 have a current paediatric first aid certificate and therefore her knowledge of how to respond when a child has an accident may not be current.  The childminder has developed systems to help her in using observations to identify children's next steps in learning. She demonstrates an adequate understanding of how children learn and how to plan activities and experiences to promote children's learning and development. However, she has not given sufficient consideration as to how to support children in their transition to school.  Risk assessments are in place for the childminder's home, garden and regular outings. She demonstrates an awareness of potential risks to children and has measures in place to manage those risks.  The childminder has developed strategies to work with other early years settings that children may attend and to work in partnership with parents to support children's

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The provision does not meet requirements

welfare and learning needs.  The childminder has a sufficient understanding of her responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children. She has identified that it would be helpful to complete further training in this area.  Systems to evaluate the effectiveness of the childminder's services are in their infancy. The childminder is in the process of identifying her strengths and weaknesses in order to help improve the quality of her setting.

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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 a current paediatric first aid certificate that is relevant for workers caring for young children and where relevant, babies.

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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 an appropriate first aid qualification (compulsory part of the General Childcare Register)  obtain an appropriate first aid qualification (voluntary part of the General Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would support children's overall development and how she would monitor children's progress.  The inspector discussed care practices and routines with the childminder.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder uses for her childminding business, and discussed these with her.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312300 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1007601 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 26 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives with her husband in the St Marks area of Cheltenham, close to shops, parks and toddler groups. The whole of the home and garden are used for childminding, although children spend most of the time downstairs. There are currently 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

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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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