Childminder 318927

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2016 21 January 2015

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not hold an appropriate first-aid qualification. She has not had up-to-date training about how to respond to any accidents or injuries sustained by children.  The childminder has successfully addressed actions raised at the previous inspection. She demonstrates an understanding of how she will use observations of children to assess their learning. She shows her understanding of how she will plan challenging activities to help children make progress in their learning and development.  The childminder demonstrates her capacity to improve and develop the provision. She is booked on to training to ensure her first-aid skills are up to date. She demonstrates a willingness to attend further training, read and research to help improve her knowledge and skills further.  The childminder demonstrates her understanding of the policies and procedures she will follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She understands the need to

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The provision does not meet requirements

ensure risk assessments are thorough to help maintain children's safety.  The childminder demonstrates her ability to plan the environment, indoors and outside, so that children will be able to freely access any toys and resources that interest them.  The childminder understands the importance of building effective relationships with parents and carers. She understands that effective communication is fundamental to maintaining relationships and how this helps in meeting children's needs.  The childminder explains how she will support children in preparing for their next stage in learning, such as school. She understands how to manage children's behaviour and provides examples of the strategies she will use.  The childminder explains how she will support children's health and their physical and emotional well-being. She understands the principles around teaching children how to adopt healthy lifestyles through sensible eating patterns and maintaining regular

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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

 obtain and maintain a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. 04/07/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme to children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors and evaluates her practice.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her procedures for safeguarding children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and records in place, such as policies, procedures, medication and accident forms.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318927 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1044826 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in West Denton, Newcastle. She operates all year round from 6am to 9pm, Monday to Friday, 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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