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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Surrey

Inspected 30 Jun 2015 · published 18 Jul 2015 · URN EY297332

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  • Inspection date verified

    30 Jun 2015

  • Inspectors verified

    Amanda Tyson

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY297332

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  • OverallNot met
  • Early yearsGood

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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−25Mixedmore positive than 53% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • What needs to improve381w−25

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Words of findings
381
about usual (typical 401)
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Flesch 41, typical 46
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Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2015 12 June 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 has a clear overall understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, her paediatric first-aid certificate expired in May 2015. Although the childminder has arranged to renew this in July and is aware of how to treat injuries and deal with emergency situations, this is a breach of regulation and of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder has appropriate procedures for completing and using risk assessment to keep children safe within the home and on outings. She attends regular child protection training and has clear and appropriate procedures for acting on concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder is an experienced, qualified early years practitioner who continues to access training to support her professional development. She has good ideas and strategies for supporting the good health, learning and development of children of

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The provision does not meet requirements

different ages, abilities and backgrounds through play and practical experiences.  The childminder has a wide range of good quality resources to meet differing needs and interests. She understands the importance of making these visible and easily accessible for children to encourage their independent play and learning.  The childminder has clear strategies for helping children to settle in to her home and form good relationships with her and for preparing children for transfer to nursery and school.  The childminder has established suitable processes for assessing, tracking and planning for children's progress in partnership with parents and others involved with 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

 obtain and maintain a paediatric first-aid certificate.

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

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and development, and meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector looked at the records and documentation the childminder has for use when caring for children, including those related to safeguarding and the childminder's suitability to work with children.  The inspector checked the suitability of the premises, play and learning resources, furniture and equipment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297332 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 833950 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Addlestone. She holds a recognised qualification. The childminder is available Monday to Friday throughout the year. There were no children on roll at the time of this inspection.

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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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