Childminder EY234485

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 21 May 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 have valid public liability insurance nor does she have an appropriate first-aid qualification. These are breaches of both the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register.  The childminder has a secure and current knowledge of child protection. She knows the signs and symptoms that give cause for concern about a child's welfare. She knows what action to take if she is worried about any child in her care.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to observe children, assess their abilities and use the information to plan for their progress.  The childminder understands how to assess risk to identify and minimise possible hazards to children's safety in the home and outdoors. She has a range of toys and resources readily available.  The childminder understands how to support children's emotional well-being. She is

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The provision does not meet requirements

aware of a wide variety of techniques to support children's personal, social and emotional development.

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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

 maintain insurance in respect of liability, which may be incurred for death, injury, public liability, damage or other loss 14/07/2016

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Due Date

 ensure there is an appropriate first aid qualification in place at all times. 17/10/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises available for childminding including bedrooms, kitchen, dining area, bathroom, living room and garden.  The inspector assessed the childminder's knowledge of child development, education and care through discussions with her.  The inspector reviewed some of the childminder's resources for children to review their suitability.  The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge of what documentation she must keep.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her methods of assessing children's progress and her self-evaluation systems.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY234485 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 1048055 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in central Swindon. The childminder operates Monday to Friday all year round; before, after school, and during the school holidays. There were no children on roll at the time of inspection.

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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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