Childminder 322681

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 26 February 2014

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not demonstrate a suitable understanding of how she will keep an accurate daily record of the attendance of children.  The childminder is not aware that she must carry out the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years as part of the assessment requirements.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of how she will work in partnership with parents, schools and other professionals to promote consistency and continuity of care and learning.  The childminder and her assistant hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification and have accessed safeguarding training. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of how she will guide and support her assistant to help improve his practice.  The childminder is aware of her responsibilities and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She knows how to identify the

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The provision does not meet requirements

signs and symptoms of abuse to help her recognise when children may be at risk of harm.  The childminder explains how she will help children to lead healthy lifestyles and enjoy playing outdoors to extend their learning. She describes how she will provide an inclusive service and help children to value and respect one another.  The childminder has an appropriate understanding of how she will make regular observations of children's development. She describes how she plans to provide activities that will be tailored to meet children's individual interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder explains how she plans to improve her setting through evaluating her practice and the provision. She understands the importance of involving parents and children in this process to ensure that her service meets their needs.

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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

 provide an accurate daily record of the name and hours of attendance of all children who will be cared for on the premises 07/08/2016

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Due Date

 develop a clear understanding of assessment requirements, including those for completing the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. 07/08/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children and undertake assessment of their development.  The inspector looked at documentation the childminder will use when caring for children and discussed self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability of the childminder and other members of her household.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the systems she has in place to keep children safe.  The inspector viewed the areas where childminding will take place and had a discussion about the resources that the childminder will provide.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322681 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 1043608 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Leigh, Wigan. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides before- and after-school care and works 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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