Childminder EY342130

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2016 27 February 2015

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not demonstrate a capacity to improve. Not all actions set at the previous inspection have been addressed and significant weaknesses in her knowledge and understanding persist. The childminder has not kept up to date with current guidance and practice, and does not have a plan for how she will continue her professional development  The childminder has failed to maintain public liability insurance.  The childminder is not aware of the current Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She does not have sufficient understanding of how children learn and develop.  The childminder demonstrates very little understanding of how to assess children's capabilities and monitor their progress to help them to reach their full potential. She has not developed her knowledge of how to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder's procedure for dealing with complaints is not robust. She is not aware

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of the requirements for dealing with written complaints or how the outcome of the complaint will be communicated to the complainant.  The childminder has completed relevant safeguarding training. She demonstrates an awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands the procedure to follow if she is concerned that a child is at risk of harm.  The childminder understands the values of working together with parents. She discusses how she plans to share information about what children know and can do on a regular basis. She discusses her intention to obtain information from parents when children first start attending in order to help her to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder is aware of providing an inclusive service to children and their families. She explains how children would be encouraged to value and respect others. She has plans in place for managing children's behaviour positively. She understands the

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The provision does not meet requirements

importance of being consistent and giving positive praise.

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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 public liability insurance is in place 26/04/2016  improve knowledge of the learning and development requirements to ensure that they are fully implemented in order to help children achieve 12/06/2016

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of how to make accurate assessments of what children know and can do in order to plan for their future learning 12/06/2016

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of undertaking the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years 12/06/2016

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Due Date

 develop a robust procedure to demonstrate how concerns or complaints will be handled and ensure that this information is shared with parents. 26/04/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector viewed the areas that are to be used when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and the suitability of other adults in the household.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342130 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1008475 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 27 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Lowestoft. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except 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

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Telephone number

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