Childminder 260114

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2016 7 March 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has failed to maintain her first-aid certificate, to ensure she has up-to- date knowledge of how to manage accidents in the setting. However, she has taken steps to re-book the training. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of all of the other safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The childminder clearly explains her understanding of the learning and development requirements. She describes how she will use observation to identify what children already know. She will involve parents and carers to ensure she has detailed information to plan children's next steps in learning with ongoing assessments.  The childminder describes a suitable range of activities to promote children's learning. She explains how she will encourage children's contributions when planning, to take into account their interests. The childminder offers an appropriate range of toys and resources that are stored at low-level for children.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to ensure children's safety. She describes how she will carefully supervise children on outings, and explains that she will check the premises before children arrive each day.  The childminder has a sound awareness of how to safeguard children. She gives relevant examples of signs or indicators of abuse or neglect. She is clear on the procedure she will follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She will encourage children to work together as a team and look after each other. Parents and carers of the older children highlight this as one of the strengths of the childminder.  The childminder demonstrates that she understands the importance of regular communication with parents, carers and other settings to promote children's needs. She describes how she will support children as they move onto school, so that she can

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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 and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that paediatric first-aid training is maintained. 22/03/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder relating to her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for safeguarding, welfare, learning and development.  The inspector observed areas of the home to be used when caring for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the provider will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the provider their evaluation procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of adults.  The inspection took account of the views of parents and carers of older children attending the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 260114 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 854950 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Coton-in-the-Elms. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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