Childminder 135218

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2016 20 June 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has failed to maintain a current first-aid qualification. This is a breach of the early years foundation stage requirements and the associated childcare register requirements.  The childminder understands child protection issues and the procedures to follow to report any concerns to the appropriate agency.  The childminder has plans in place to maintain a register for children's attendance and she holds an appropriately stocked first-aid box. These were both actions that were set at her previous inspection.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to use assessment to plan and adapt activities to suit individual needs, in order to promote children's progress in readiness for school.  The childminder has an understanding of promoting children's independence and of encouraging them to explore resources and the environment. She understands how to

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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 the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain and maintain a current first-aid qualification. 21/07/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises and some resources that the childminder intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder to explore her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and professional development.  The inspector held discussions to establish the childminder's knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135218 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 1048689 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in September 1998. She lives in St John's Wood in the London Borough of Westminster. The childminder provides care from 8am to 6pm daily. At the time of the inspection, there were no children on roll.

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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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