Childminder in North Tyneside

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 August 2015 30 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 has not maintained her paediatric first-aid qualification.  The childminder has attended some relevant training, which means she has a sound knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. There are appropriate systems in place to enable the childminder to observe and assess children's ongoing progress.  The childminder understands the importance of establishing effective relationships with parents and local primary schools. She can explain the benefits of sharing information with teachers, in order for her to complement children's learning.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how to promote healthy lifestyles. She discusses the importance of providing children with a wide range of nutritious meals and ensuring children have various opportunities to participate in physical play.  The childminder understands about encouraging children to be independent and

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The provision does not meet requirements

allowing them to take reasonable risks, in order to develop their confidence and self- esteem.

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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

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

obtain a current paediatric first-aid qualification.

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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)  develop a written statement of procedures to be followed if a parent makes a written complaint relating to the requirements of the Childcare Register (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  obtain an appropriate first-aid qualification (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  develop a written statement of procedures to be followed if a parent makes a written complaint relating to the requirements of the Childcare Register (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the educational programmes and discussed the range of toys, equipment and resources available for children in the early years age group.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of qualifications and suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY241543 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 996624 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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