Childminder EY333812

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2016 4 December 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 has not yet taken necessary steps to ensure that all of the premises are suitable for younger children.  The childminder does not demonstrate sufficient knowledge on how to successfully complete the progress check for children between two and three years.  The childminder shows a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She is fully aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to promote children's health and well-being successfully.  The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnership with parents. Involving them in their children's learning and ensuring continuity for children between home and the childminders.  The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge on how to provide engaging activities that will promote children's learning across all areas of development. Taking into consideration children's personal interests and learning styles.  The childminder shows a commitment to professional development. She maintains all

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The provision does not meet requirements

required training and has attended other courses to further her knowledge of the early years age range.  The childminder has developed her skills and knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour. She would use strategies such as positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate behaviour from 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 the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that the premises are fit for purpose and suitable for younger children at all times 21/09/2016

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Due Date

 improve knowledge on how to successfully complete the progress check for children age between two and three years at the required time. 21/09/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector viewed the areas that are to be used when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of other adults in the household.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333812 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1044535 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 4 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Dereham. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm on Thursdays and Fridays, except for bank holidays and family 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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