Childminder EY442903

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2016 8 October 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not hold a current first-aid certificate or public liability insurance. This means she is not able to fully promote children's welfare.  The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted that she has changed her name.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and practice to help ensure that children's safety is promoted. She knows what action to take if an allegation is made against her and where to refer any welfare concern she may have regarding a child in her care.  The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge and understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children. She describes how she would observe children and assess their progress. She explains how she will use the information gathered to plan for the next steps in children's learning.  The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour to help them learn to

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The provision does not meet requirements

share, take turns and be respectful towards each other.  The childminder understands why children should learn about healthy eating, good personal hygiene routines and regular exercise. She carries out risk assessments to identify any possible hazards and minimises or removes them.  The childminder demonstrates her knowledge of how she will work in partnership with parents, other providers and schools to complement children's learning needs.  The childminder understands how to review her practice and identify areas to be developed.

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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 a paediatric first-aid training course 05/03/2016  maintain public liability insurance 29/02/2016  ensure Ofsted is informed of any change of name. 24/02/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector discussed the policies and documents the provider will use when caring for children and that demonstrate the suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and plans for improvement with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442903 Local authority Gateshead Inspection number 1037128 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Lobley Hill, Gateshead. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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