Childminder EY417179

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 7 August 2014

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has failed to complete all actions set at her previous inspection and her provision does not meet requirements. She does not demonstrate a good enough capacity to improve her practice.  The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event within the required timescale and has not informed Ofsted of issues that are likely to affect her suitability.  The childminder lacks an understanding of the correct procedures to follow should concerns arise about a child in her care or if allegations are made against any family members. The childminder has not considered the safe use of mobile phones as part of her safeguarding procedures.  The childminder does not demonstrate a good enough understanding of how to manage complaints. She is unaware of the timescale in which she is required to inform Ofsted.  The childminder's knowledge and understanding of how to make sure the premises are

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The provision does not meet requirements

safe, secure and suitable for childcare purposes are weak. She does not know how to recognise and minimise potential hazards and has not maintained public liability insurance.  The childminder's knowledge of how to maintain good hygiene standards to protect children's health is limited.  The childminder does not have resources and equipment needed to engage children in purposeful play and to allow them to explore and build their confidence.  The childminder has a limited understanding of some aspects of the learning and development requirements. For example, she does not know how to recognise the different ways in which children learn or how to take these into account when planning activities to help children make progress in their development.  The childminder has maintained a first-aid qualification and demonstrates that she has the knowledge to treat minor injuries appropriately.  Following inspection, the childminder resigned her registration prior to enforcement

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The provision does not meet requirements

action being taken. 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

 devise and implement a policy and procedures to safeguard children, including the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made about a family member and the safe use of mobile phones and cameras 31/05/2016

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 improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues to enable the identification of and appropriate response to signs of possible abuse and neglect 31/05/2016

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 improve understanding of complaints procedures, in particular the timescale in which to inform Ofsted 31/05/2016

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 ensure public liability insurance is maintained 31/05/2016  improve knowledge and understanding of the different ways children learn and how to take these into account when planning activities to help children make progress in their development 30/06/2016

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 improve knowledge and skills to identify all potential hazards to children's safety on the premises to ensure appropriate measures are taken to minimise these 31/05/2016

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 improve knowledge and understanding of health and hygiene requirements in order to ensure the premises are fit for purpose 13/06/2016

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of how to make sure the premises are safe, secure and suitable for childcare purposes. 31/05/2016

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 provide resources and equipment needed to engage children in purposeful play, to allow them to explore, think about problems and build their confidence. 30/06/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the rooms to be used for childminding.  The inspector and childminder discussed the resources and equipment that she intends to use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the education programmes for children.  The childminder looked at the relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates, and policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and the adult members of the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417179 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 995212 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 7 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in the Polesworth, Tamworth. The childminder operates her provision during school holidays from 8am to 5pm, 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

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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