Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 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 a suitable understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures to keep children safe. However, she does not have a written statement for the protection of children to meet the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not have a written statement of procedures for complaints to share with parents. This breaches a requirement of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements, to help ensure children make good progress from when they first start at the setting.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and adults at other early years settings, to meet the needs of all children.  The childminder has appropriate arrangements to encourage and promote children's health and well-being. She understands how to help them become emotionally prepared for their future learning, such as at school.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder carries out risk assessments to reduce hazards to children's safety. However, she does not hold a valid or relevant first-aid qualification to keep children safe in an emergency, which is also a requirement of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has arrangements to reflect on and evaluate her practice in order to make continuous improvements. However, this is not very effective, as it does not help her to identify all areas of weaknesses and the actions needed to address them.

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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 an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification, to have an up-to- date understanding of how to deal with medical emergencies.

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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 an appropriate first-aid qualification is obtained (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure an appropriate first aid qualification is obtained (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  keep a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications, and her documentation.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and discussed safety arrangements.  The inspector looked at samples of the records that the childminder uses to support children's welfare and learning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107216 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1010663 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives Peckham, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder is available to work all year, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. 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

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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