Childminder EY280396

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 July 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a valid first-aid qualification and has continued to care for children since her qualification expired more than a year ago. This is detrimental to children's welfare, as the childminder does not have up-to-date knowledge of how to treat children's minor injuries. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has failed to obtain valid public liability insurance for the last six months. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has a weak understanding of child protection and safeguarding. She has poor knowledge of the indicators that a child may be at risk of harm and the reporting procedures for concerns. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder understands how to support children's learning. She reviews the progress children make and uses their interests to plan activities to meet their needs.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has a basic understanding of working with parents. For example, they discuss a consistent approach to supporting children's behaviour. However, she does not always communicate with parents well enough about children's sleep times.  The childminder has been aware of long-standing breaches of requirements, but has failed to take effective action to address these. Capacity to improve is weak.

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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

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 obtain a valid first-aid qualification which includes paediatric first- aid training to care for young children and babies 25/08/2016

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Due Date

 obtain and maintain valid public liability insurance 25/08/2016  gain knowledge of how to identify when children are at risk of harm and follow the Government's statutory guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children', in order to understand the procedures to report any concerns about a child that may arise. 25/08/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed areas of the home used for minding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her practice and how she supports children's learning and development.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage, including safeguarding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY280396 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 1029281 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the Brixton area of the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder works three days a week all year round. There were no children in the early years age range present at the 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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Telephone number

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