Childminder 318897

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2016 28 January 2015

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a robust understanding of how to effectively safeguard children. She is not able to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.  The childminder has little understanding of the learning and development requirements or how children learn in different ways. She does not know how to observe children's learning and assess their progress. She does not know how to plan challenging and enjoyable learning experiences for children.  The childminder's understanding of the requirement to review the progress of children aged between two and three years is weak. Consequently, she lacks sufficient knowledge to ensure that important information is gathered and shared between herself, parents and other professionals.  The childminder has addressed the action from the previous inspection. She has completed a paediatric first-aid training course.  The childminder holds public liability insurance. Risk assessments are carried out and

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The provision does not meet requirements

the childminder identifies hazards and takes appropriate action to minimise the risks to children.

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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

 update knowledge of child protection issues in order to identify, understand and respond to signs of possible abuse and neglect 13/07/2016

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Due Date

 update knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements 27/07/2016

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Due Date

 gain knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years, in order to ensure that it is able to be undertaken as part of effective assessment arrangements 27/07/2016

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Due Date

 gain knowledge of how to observe and assess children's learning, in order to plan challenging and enjoyable activities for children. 27/07/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had an in-depth discussion with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan and provide learning experiences for children and undertake observations, assessments and planning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's methods for reviewing the quality and effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector looked at documents the provider will use when caring for children and evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318897 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1005370 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 7 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in High Heaton, Newcastle. She operates from 7am to 6pm 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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