Childminder EY316258

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 30 January 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She is aware of the need to observe and plan for their learning needs. The childminder has a suitable range of resources and knows how to plan activities to support children's progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents and other settings children may attend to provide children with consistent learning experiences. She has arrangements to share observations and the progress check for two-year-old children with parents to support children's care and learning needs.  The childminder is aware of the need to reflect on her practice. She seeks training and accesses reading materials to increase her knowledge.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of how to safeguard children. She understands

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The provision does not meet requirements

the procedures to follow if she has a cause for concern about children's welfare.

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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 a current paediatric first-aid certificate. 15/08/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises available for childminding.  The inspector discussed with childminder her arrangements to share information with parents and her arrangements to promote children's care and learning.  The inspector looked at documents and policies the childminder uses when childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and how to keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316258 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 1048926 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She works with two other registered childminders and childminds from one of their homes in Taunton, Somerset. The childminder is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm throughout the year, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. At time of inspection, the childminder did not have any 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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