Childminder 254410

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 19 December 2013

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not kept up to date with changes in early years practice. She does not make use of professional development opportunities and she is not aware of the current legislation, guidance or government requirements. She has not addressed all of the actions set at her previous inspection.  The childminder has limited knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She is not aware of how to identify children's starting points or how to use ongoing observations and assessment to plan for their next steps in learning. She has no knowledge of the requirement to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder has little understanding of how to support children with English as an additional language. She is not aware of her responsibility to help the children to reach a good standard in English in preparation for school.  The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow with regard to protecting a child

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The provision does not meet requirements

who may be at risk from suspected abuse or neglect.  The childminder has suitable plans in place to support children's health and physical development. This includes providing daily opportunities for outdoor play and physical exercise.  The childminder and her assistant hold current first-aid certificates and public liability insurance is in place.

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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

 undertake professional development opportunities to gain up-to- date knowledge and understanding of the current requirements of the early years foundation stage including any advice and guidance issued by government 01/08/2016

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Due Date

 gain a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, including identifying children's starting points and undertaking ongoing observations and assessments to promote children's learning, development and care 01/08/2016

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Due Date

 develop knowledge of how to support children who have English as an additional language, to ensure that they have sufficient opportunities to achieve a good standard in English in preparation for school 01/08/2016

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the requirement to complete a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and to provide their parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas. 01/08/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed areas of the premises to be used when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes to children.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and training for the childminder and the suitability of other members of the household.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 254410 Local authority Rutland Inspection number 1043633 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 19 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Ryhall, Rutland. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works occasionally with an assistant.

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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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