Childminder in Calderdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 2016 19 November 2013

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision does not meet requirements

 Children's safety is compromised. The childminder is not fully aware of the safeguarding procedures to follow if she has concerns that a child may be at risk of harm.  The childminder does not fully maintain a daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises, including their hours of attendance.  Information gained from parents when children first start is based on individual care needs. The childminder does not gain enough detail about what children already know and can do.  Strategies for engaging with parents and other professionals about children's learning and development are weak.  The childminder does not record the name, home address and date of birth of children on both parts of the Childcare Register. Further still, she does not record parental details for each child who is looked after on the premises.  The childminder has an appropriate understanding of how to promote children's well-

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The provision does not meet requirements

being. She is aware of the importance of providing them with a healthy diet and ensuring they have regular opportunities to be active outside.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of how children learn and develop. She explains how she uses observations and assessments to plan precisely for children's future learning.  The childminder holds a current first-aid qualification and public liability insurance.  The childminder has addressed previous actions and recommendations. She demonstrates a commitment to driving improvement and evaluating her service.

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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

 develop a clear understanding of the safeguarding procedure to follow if there is a concern that a child may be at risk of harm 30/10/2016

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 ensure a daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises, including their hours of attendance, is maintained at all times 30/10/2016

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 gather more detailed information from parents upon entry to the setting, in order to ensure that children's learning and developmental needs can be fully supported from the beginning 30/10/2016

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Due Date

 improve information sharing with parents and other early years settings where children attend and enable a shared approach to children's learning and development 30/10/2016

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Due Date

 ensure individual records of children on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register are completed. 30/10/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at and discussed the toys and resources that the childminder has available for children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder to check her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements and how she delivers the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home that children have access to.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates. She discussed self-evaluation and her plans for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394448 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 1043419 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Brighouse, Halifax. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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