Childminder 306143

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2016 28 August 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of the broader issues relating to safeguarding and being alert to any concerns in the child's life at home or elsewhere.  The childminder has failed to give Ofsted the details of those living on the premises who are 16-years-old or over, in order for the full suitability assessment process to be completed.  The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to the persons living at the premises, including those who have moved in and are 16-years-old or over.  The childminder has an appropriate understanding of how to help prepare children for the move to school. She makes reference to a number of strategies to help foster children's emotional well-being and self-confidence.  The childminder has an appropriate understanding of how young children learn. She understands how to use children's interests and existing skills to provide activities that

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The provision does not meet requirements

are suitably challenging and enjoyable.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers, to enable each child to make progress in their learning. She has devised appropriate systems to share information with others.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She is clear about the rules she has devised for her setting. The childminder knows how to help children develop good social skills, take turns and follow rules.  The childminder understands the importance of enabling children to keep themselves healthy and make healthy choices. She has a variety of strategies in place to promote healthy eating and to encourage children to engage in regular physical exercise.  The childminder has sufficient regard to how she can provide an inclusive setting and is aware of how to secure additional support for children who may require it.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has devised appropriate systems to gather the views of parents and children, to inform her reflections on her own practice.

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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

 develop knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection guidance, in order to be alert to any issues in the child's life at home or elsewhere 03/05/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that Ofsted are provided with the information to enable them to carry out suitability checks for individuals aged 16 years or over and who live on the premises 26/04/2016

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Due Date

 notify Ofsted of all changes to persons aged over 16 years who are living in the household. 26/04/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas available for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she intends to organise and run her provision.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her qualifications.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306143 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1042293 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 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Wallasey, Wirral. She operates all year round from 7am until 7pm, from Monday to Friday.

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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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