Childminder 124455

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2016 3 December 2015

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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 have a robust emergency evacuation procedure to ensure the safety of children. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder has limited knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She has not considered how to plan for children's individual needs. She does not understand why it is important to observe and assess children or work in partnership with their parents and other professionals to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder does not make available to parents details about how to contact Ofsted. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder has not improved since her last inspection and has not taken steps to evaluate her practice. She has not identified the weaknesses in her provision.  The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities regarding child protection and reporting any concerns about children's welfare.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has a range of resources for children in the play environment. She understands the importance to promote healthy eating and an active lifestyle.

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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

 ensure the safety of children by making sure there is a robust emergency evacuation procedure and it is practised with children so they know what to do 10/10/2016

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of the learning and development requirements; work in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's care; and plan for each child's next steps based on accurate observations and assessments of their development 10/10/2016

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Due Date

 provide Ofsted's full contact details to parents so they know who to contact, to make a complaint. 10/10/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminders safeguarding policy and complaints procedure.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation and how she plans to collect parents' and children's views, to help her drive improvement.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to share information with parents and other relevant professionals, about children's learning and development.  The inspector looked at the space for toys and discussed the range of equipment and resources available to meet the needs of children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to assess children's abilities and plan for children's individual needs and on-going progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124455 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1057465 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Croydon, Surrey. The childminder cares for children between 8am and 6pm, each weekday, all year round. There were no children on roll at the time of 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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