Childminder 222178

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 6 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 has failed to maintain current paediatric first-aid training.  The childminder has a written safeguarding policy and knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child. The childminder has a range of relevant policies and procedures that she shares with parents when they place their children in her care.  The childminder talks confidently about minimising potential risks within her home and garden to keep children safe. She understands how to keep her home and garden secure to prevent children leaving unescorted or intruders gaining unauthorised access.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She understands that activities need to challenge children, helping them to develop the skills they need for later learning and the move on to school.  The childminder understands that promoting children's confidence and self-assurance

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The provision does not meet requirements

enables them to become independent and self-sufficient. The childminder knows about planning to meet individual care needs. She talks about providing healthy meals and snacks and discussing with children about foods which are good for them and those which are not so good.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to support continuity for the children.  The childminder describes how she intends to reflect on her practice by talking with parents and children, listening to their ideas and adapting the service she provides where appropriate.

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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

 complete and maintain paediatric first-aid training relevant for workers caring for young children and, where relevant, babies. 05/09/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked to the childminder about the policies, procedures and relevant documentation she would have in place when caring for children.  The inspector discussed and looked at toys and resources intended for use by minded children. She also viewed the garden and areas of the home that will be used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan and deliver the educational programmes for children. She talked to the childminder about how she would monitor children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will reflect on her practice.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults living in the home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222178 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1043571 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Sawston. She operates all year round from 8am until 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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