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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Wakeford, Nicola Jayne

Inspected 7 Aug 2015 · published 25 Aug 2015 · URN 121330

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  • Inspection date verified

    7 Aug 2015

  • Inspectors verified

    Hazel Farrant

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    121330

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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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−43Criticalmore positive than 33% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • What needs to improve406w−43

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Flesch 48, typical 46
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 48%About the inspection 51%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 August 2015 21 June 2011

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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 understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, but does not hold a paediatric first-aid certificate. She recognises the seriousness of this breach and has booked a training course to obtain one.  The childminder recognises the possible signs that children may be at risk from harm. She knows the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. In addition, the childminder ensures her premises are safe and carries out regular risk assessments to keep environments safe for use when children are present.  The childminder has secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She understands how to plan effectively to meet each child's individual needs and help gain the skills to be ready for school. The childminder intends to gain all key information about a child from the start to help her recognise the children's starting

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The provision does not meet requirements

points and decide how best to further their development.  The childminder fully understands the requirement to complete progress check for two- year-old children. She recognises how doing this would help her address any areas of concern in order to access professional help, if required.  The childminder knows how to promote children's good health and the need to teach children good hygiene routines. She understands the importance of providing children with nutritious , balance meals, to promote their physical development and to provide daily outdoor activities.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and of reviewing the quality of her service and accessing training to improve her knowledge and skills.

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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

 hold an appropriate first aid qualification (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  hold an appropriate first aid qualification (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge of requirements, and her polices and procedures.  The inspector looked at documentation, including relevant certificates.  The inspector discussed the childminder's process of self-evaluation, including establishing whether the childminder has addressed previous recommendations from the last inspection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 121330 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 840378 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder started minding in 1993 and registered with Ofsted in 2001. She lives in Knaphill, Surrey. The childminder's provision operates from Monday to Friday, for most of the year. At the time of the inspection, there were no children in the early years age 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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