Childminder EY463636

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a secure understanding of what needs to be notified to Ofsted. She has failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event. The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of all of the other safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The childminder has a sound understanding of child protection issues. She knows the forms abuse may take, and is aware of the signs of neglect or abuse to look out for. She has a clear understanding of how to manage any concerns and has kept her knowledge up to date with recent training.  The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to organise the premises to promote children's safety and learning. She describes a thorough approach to risk assessment, including a detailed daily check of the premises. She has organised toys and resources so that children can see what is available, and access them independently.  The childminder is proactive in reviewing her practice and keeping up to date with

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changes. She keeps a detailed log of changes made and future areas for development. She has attended a broad range of training in the last three years. She has useful questionnaires to gather feedback from parents and carers when their children first start and on an ongoing basis.  The childminder has a sound understanding of the learning and development requirements. She demonstrates in detail how she will use observation, assessment and tracking progress to help children to move forward in their learning. She explains how she will provide regular outings to stay-and-play sessions, in order to help her provide a variety of experiences for children.  The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the importance of partnership working with parents and carers. She explains how she will include parents and carers in their children's learning on a regular basis. This includes involving them in assessing

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children's starting points, progress and the next steps in their learning.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with others. She describes how she will regularly share information with other settings that children attend, and others involved in children's care and learning. 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 relevant information is provided to Ofsted to enable them to check the suitability of adults, with particular regard to health matters 02/06/2016

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Due Date

 inform Ofsted of any significant event which is likely to affect the suitability of persons caring for children on the premises. 02/06/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder their evaluation procedures.  The inspector looked at the space in which children will be cared for and the resources they will use.  The inspector checked evidence for the suitability of adults living on the premises and evidence of the childminder's qualification and training.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463636 Local authority Derby, City of Inspection number 987392 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Derby. She operates her provision all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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