Childminder EY476181

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 July 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not fully understand safeguarding and child protection procedures. For example, she lacks knowledge of procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder does not have a written statement of safeguarding procedures, which is a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder lacks understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not know how to support children's development in all areas of learning, to help her plan challenging activities to extend their progress. However, the childminder is aware of her role to assess and monitor children's progress.  The childminder is aware of her responsibility to support children's health. She holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification to help her treat any accidents appropriately.  The childminder has a choice of play equipment for young children. She organises toys

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The provision does not meet requirements

to help children make independent play choices.  The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents to help support children's individual needs consistently.

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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

 increase knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, in particular the procedures to follow to safeguard children 23/08/2016

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Due Date

 increase knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, to help plan challenging and interesting play activities for children in all areas of learning to help them make the best possible progress 06/09/2016

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Due Date

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children. 23/08/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home available for childminding and the toys, resources and equipment available for children's use.  The inspector talked with the childminder about how she plans to keep children safe and healthy, and how she plans activities for children.  The inspector checked the childminder knows what records she needs to keep, and the policies and procedures she must have.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates her service and makes improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476181 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 987065 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Winterslow, near Salisbury, Wiltshire. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Friday, term-time only. At the time of inspection, there were no early years children present.

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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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