Childminder in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder is in breach of requirements for the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register. She lacks understanding of the safeguarding procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She does not fully understand the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against her or a family member.  The childminder does not hold a current first-aid qualification to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register.  The childminder does fully understand how to plan activities matched to children's needs or how to assess their progress to help plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder does not understand the importance of using self-evaluation to help her identify areas for development, including ensuring her knowledge and understanding of early years practice is up-to-date.  The childminder knows how to support children's good health. For example, she plans

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The provision does not meet requirements

to provide children with opportunities for fresh air and exercise.  The childminder understands how to conduct appropriate risk assessments to help ensure the premises are safe and secure.

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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 how to respond to possible concerns about children's welfare and the procedures to follow should an allegation be made again a member of the family 08/12/2016

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Due Date

 complete and maintain afirst aid qualification suitable for the care of young children 08/12/2016

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, to provide and plan challenging activities for children that match their needs, and to assess and monitor their progress towards the early learning goals. 08/12/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, procedures, and paperwork.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of using self-evaluation.  The inspector observed how the childminder provides a safe environment for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469787 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1068167 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Cranleigh, Surrey. The childminder offers her service, Monday to Thursday from 7am to 7pm. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection. The childminder has qualified teacher status.

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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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