Childminder in Plymouth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 August 2015 22 March 2012

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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 limited knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She has not considered how to check children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning.  The childminder does not understand the need to work with parents to identify children's starting points when they start with her in order to know children's abilities and to plan for their progress in readiness for school.  The childminder does not know how to use observations to plan activities around children's specific needs and interests.  Parents speak highly of the childminder and information leaflets are shared with parents about the activities provided.  The childminder has sufficient knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and implements procedures to keep children safe, to protect them from harm and to promote their good health. For example, the childminder holds a current paediatric first aid certificate. She knows how to undertake effective risk assessments.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder knows how to teach children about healthy lifestyles and how to meet their physical care needs.  The childminder liaises with other professionals to share ideas to improve her practice, recognising the need to do so.

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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

 devise checking methods to assess children's development levels and their progress  obtain information from parents about children's starting points so children's interests, skills and abilities are known from the start  use observations more effectively to plan activities that meet children's individual needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed documentation and discussed the childminder's policies with her.  The inspector checked the childminder's qualifications and her suitability to work with children.  The inspector checked how the childminder plans to meet the needs of the children.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the learning and development requirements.  The inspector sought written views from parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346662 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 828511 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She is located in the PL5 postcode area of Plymouth. There were no children present in the early years age group at the time of 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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