Childminder EY488981

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not carried out child protection training and lacks understanding of statutory guidance that helps to safeguard children. She has not considered the use of mobile phones and cameras in her setting or how to manage allegations. She has not updated her knowledge of the changes to the safeguarding guidelines.  The childminder was unable to provide evidence of her first-aid training to be certain that she can competently administer the correct treatment to children, in the event of an emergency. In addition, her first-aid box does not contain appropriate contents for use with children.  The childminder does not have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements. Therefore, she does not know how to reliably plan challenging learning activities for children, or fully assess the progress they make.  Risk assessment is not effective. The childminder does not identify all aspects of her

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The provision does not meet requirements

home that present a risk to children's safety. In addition, she has not considered the risk associated with her pets, during outings or when accessing her garden.  The childminder has not considered how she will take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children in the case of a fire or another emergency. She has not devised an emergency evacuation procedure and exits are not clearly identifiable.  The childminder has not considered how she will maintain a record and act on information from parents about children's dietary needs. In addition, the areas used for the hygienic preparation of food are cluttered and the childminder has not fully considered the safe storage of kitchen equipment, such as sharp knives or cleaning products.  The childminder describes appropriate methods for working in partnership with parents. She understands the benefit to children when a consistent approach is created.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of how to manage and promote children's behaviour in a positive way.

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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

 complete child protection training to improve her knowledge of the procedure to safeguard children which is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board, including the use of mobile telephones and cameras and how to manage an allegation 14/04/2016

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 ensure all required records are easily accessible and available for inspection, in particular a record of an approved paediatric first-aid qualification 14/04/2016

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 ensure the first-aid box contains appropriate equipment for use with children 14/05/2016

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 increase knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, in order to gain the skills needed to provide challenging and stimulating activities for children, and to monitor their progress across the seven areas of learning 14/04/2016

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 take reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to potential hazards in the home, garden, and during outings, and consider the risks associated with pets 14/04/2016

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 ensure that an emergency evacuation procedure is in place 14/04/2016  ensure all fire exits and evacuation routes are clearly identifiable 14/04/2016  maintain a record and act on information from parents about children's dietary needs 14/04/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that appropriate measures are constantly used to promote the safety of children when accessing the kitchen area, by ensuring sharp knives are stored out of reach 14/03/2016

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Due Date

 ensure the food preparation area has suitable facilities for the hygienic preparation of food for children. 14/03/2016

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Inspection activities

 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the childminder.  The inspector observed the areas of the home the childminder uses for childminding.  The inspector discussed the policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488981 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 1039716 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015. She lives in the Siddal area of Halifax. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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