Childminder EY465700

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 Arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. This is because the childminder does not have a valid paediatric first-aid qualification or valid insurance. She does know the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to report any causes for concern to the relevant professionals.  The childminder is qualified and experienced. She explains how she will keep up to date with new legislation and research. She attends many training courses and ensures that these cover a wide range of childcare issues. She is passionate about keeping her knowledge up to date and learning about new ways of teaching.  The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She explains the way she will observe and asses them and monitor their progress. This will help ensure any gaps in learning are identified and closed quickly.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner and discusses the importance of listening to children's and parents' views. She is open to changing her practice and when caring for

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The provision does not meet requirements

children she plans to regularly set herself targets to continually improve her service.  The childminder's home is welcoming, clean and well maintained. She explains how she will risk assess her home and garden when caring for children. She has a good knowledge of how to reduce any risks and how to help children behave well.  All adults living on the premises are checked and suitable to have contact with children. The childminder discusses that she will check all visitors' identification and vigilantly supervise children in her care.  The childminder discusses how she will work with parents to share children's achievements and complement their learning at home.

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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 full and relevant paediatric first-aid qualification 29/07/2016  obtain public liability insurance. 30/06/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the provider how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at qualification certificates and documents the provider will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465700 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1040328 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives Morden. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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