Childminder EY449765

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2016 12 April 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not meet all requirements for the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register. She does not ensure that the premises are fit for purpose or meet health and safety requirements, particularly in relation to hygiene and fire safety. The premises are not suitable to meet children's needs or ensure their health and safety.  The childminder fails to identify and eliminate all risks and hazards to children. She does not implement an emergency evacuation procedure to safeguard children's welfare in the case of an emergency or ensure all fire exits are continuously accessible.  The childminder knows how to use observations and assessment to plan for and monitor children's future learning, in partnership with their parents.  The childminder understands how to protect children from harm outside her home. She knows the signs that would cause concern about a child's welfare and how to report

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The provision does not meet requirements

these appropriately.  The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour positively.  The childminder maintains a paediatric first-aid certificate and holds valid public liability insurance. She has addressed the recommendations raised at her last inspection. However, she has not recognised that there are significant weaknesses in the suitability and safety of her premises which affect her ability to care for children.

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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

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure that all areas of the premises are suitable for children's use and comply with health and safety legislation 23/12/2016

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Due Date

 take all necessary steps to identify and remove or minimise all risks and hazards to children's health and safety 23/12/2016

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Due Date

 implement an emergency evacuation procedure to ensure the safety of children on the premises in the case of fire or any other emergency, and ensure fire exits are not blocked. 23/12/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes and evaluate her practice.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of safeguarding.  The inspector looked at a selection of the records, policies and procedures the childminder intends to use when caring for early years children  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises and resources where childcare is to be provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449765 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1062772 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Yate, South Gloucestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. There were no children in the early years age range on roll when this inspection took place.

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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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