Childminder 306273

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2016 19 June 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not hold a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification.  The childminder has not updated her knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. As a result, she does not know enough about how to report concerns about children's welfare to the appropriate authorities.  The childminder understands the importance of carrying out regular risk assessments and safety checks of the environment.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other professionals who may be involved in the care of children.  The childminder explains how she will support children's emotional well-being. She has an understanding of promoting their positive behaviour and respect for others.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She understands how children learn and clearly explains how she would observe, plan and assess children's progress and identify next steps in their learning.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder understands how to promote children's physical well-being. She understands how to provide nutritious food and daily opportunities for physical exercise.  The childminder understands the importance of helping children to acquire key skills, such as independence, confidence and good social skills, to help them feel assured and ready for their next stages in learning, including school.  The childminder has appropriate procedures in place to evaluate her practice. She considers ways to obtain the view of parents and children to help identify her strengths and any areas for improvement. The childminder understands her role in supervising her assistant.

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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 a current paediatric first-aid certificate 31/08/2016  improve understanding of wider safeguarding issues and revise safeguarding policy and procedures to reflect this. 31/08/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records with the childminder, including policies and procedures, evidence of qualifications and suitability of household members.  The inspector viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the educational programmes for children.  The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector discussed the childminder's methods for reviewing the quality and effectiveness of her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306273 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1043069 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Heswall, Wirral. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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