Childminder EY436947

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 October 2016 16 October 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of the signs and symptoms that would raise cause for concern for a child. She is not clear about who to contact in the local safeguarding team to protect a child's welfare. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not maintain a current paediatric first-aid qualification and does not have public liability insurance, as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other settings to meet children's needs consistently.  The childminder knows how to contribute to children's good health. For example, she understands the importance of providing children with occasions to be active.  The childminder understands the importance of using self-evaluation to reflect on her strengths and weaknesses. She knows how to use observations and assessments of

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The provision does not meet requirements

children's achievements to shape their future learning.

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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 knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, including when and why to refer concerns to agencies with statutory responsibilities? 25/11/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that a relevant paediatric first aid qualification is maintained at all times 25/11/2016

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Due Date

 obtain valid and appropriate public liability insurance. 25/11/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the learning and development requirements.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, procedures, and paperwork.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation and improvement plans with the childminder.  The inspector observed how the childminder maintains a safe environment for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436947 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1059068 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 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. The provision operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm. There were no children on roll 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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