Childminder EY232355

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 August 2016 14 March 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 hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This means she does not have up-to-date knowledge or skills to meet children's needs in the event of an accident or emergency.  The childminder has a weak understanding of the learning and development requirements and how children learn in different ways. She does not know how to effectively observe children and assess their progress. This has a negative impact on the childminder's ability to plan challenging and enjoyable learning experiences for children.  The childminder does not currently have a process in place to review and evaluate her practice to help her to drive ongoing improvements that benefit children.  The childminder understands the importance of gaining detailed information from parents to enable her to meet children's individual care and learning needs throughout the day.  The childminder understands her safeguarding arrangements. She knows to report any

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The provision does not meet requirements

concerns about a child's welfare to appropriate authorities. She understands how to promote children's good health and support their physical and emotional well-being.  The childminder demonstrates how she promotes positive behaviour and respect amongst the children in her care.  The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to work with other professionals to ensure children are emotionally prepared for their move on to other settings.  The childminder understands the importance of providing children with healthy food and ensuring they are active each day to develop their physical skills.  The childminder describes her settling-in procedures and how she would support children to establish and maintain trusting relationships with her.

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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 a paediatric first-aid training course that is relevant to caring for children 19/09/2016

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Due Date

 update knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements with regard to observation and assessment of children's progress 18/11/2016

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Due Date

 gain knowledge of how to plan challenging and enjoyable activities that are based on the different ways that children learn, in order to promote their progress across all areas and meet their individual learning needs. 18/11/2016

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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 EY232355 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1043738 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 14 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Nottingham. The childminder is open all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank 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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