Childminder in Southampton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2016 10 November 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 has not updated her knowledge of safeguarding to ensure that she has a sufficient understanding of all aspects, as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements. She has a safeguarding policy and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns.  The childminder has increased her knowledge of child development since her last inspection. She knows the importance of planning activities to support children's learning and her role to assess children's progress and to help them move on in their development. She has a range of play equipment for when she starts childminding.  The childminder is aware of her role to work with parents to help her provide for the children's care, welfare and development.  The childminder is clear of her responsibility to provide children with a safe and secure environment, and to support their health and well-being.  The childminder understands the importance of reviewing her childminding practice to

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The provision does not meet requirements

help her improve her service, and knows she can seek advice from her childcare officer.

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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

 increase knowledge and understanding of safeguarding to ensure you are able to identify and understand signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm 09/11/2016

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Due Date

 attend child protection training so you are able to identify and act on any indications that a child may be suffering from harm. 09/11/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the spaces and equipment available for use.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her responsibilities to keep children safe and healthy, and how she plans to provide activities for children to help them make progress.  The inspector viewed the childminder's documentation, including the required policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the childminder's methods for evaluating her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438853 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 1057883 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Shirley, Southampton. The childminder works all year round, on weekdays and Saturdays. At the time of inspection, there were no early years children on roll.

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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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