Childminder EY449829

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2016 12 December 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has a limited understanding of how to recognise signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She does not use her written statement or routinely update her knowledge to ensure she knows the procedures to follow to report any safeguarding concerns for children in her care.  The childminder has a weak knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, including the different ways children learn. She does not fully understand how to promote children's development across all areas of learning.  The childminder has a very limited understanding of how to monitor children's progress. She does not understand how to assess children's learning and development or how to support them to make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder keeps some training up to date. She has a current first-aid certificate, as required.  The childminder understands the importance of developing positive relationships with

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The provision does not meet requirements

parents and local schools to provide consistency for children.

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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

 take responsibility to update understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and use this knowledge to follow guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board to protect and keep children safe should there be any concerns for their welfare 05/09/2016

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of the learning and development requirements to meet children's individual learning needs, taking account of their interests, and stages of development 28/10/2016

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Due Date

 ensure knowledge and understanding includes how to observe, assess and monitor children's progress in order to promote the next steps in their learning. 28/10/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of the adult household members.  The inspector sampled documentation and discussed how the childminder intends to implement the requirements of the early years foundation stage in practice.  The inspector viewed the premises and areas available for childminding with the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449829 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 1059392 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder re-registered on the Early Years Register in 2012. She lives in the village of Old Basing, Hampshire. She offers before- and after-school care from Monday to Friday during term-times and some holiday cover. There were no children on roll in the early years age range at the time of 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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