Childminder EY420211

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2017 14 January 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 Although the childminder knows who to contact should she have a safeguarding concern, she does not have a secure knowledge of all safeguarding matters and issues to enable her to act promptly on any concerns. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is not aware of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, and is not clear about how to observe, assess and plan for children's development, to help them move forward in their learning.  The childminder recognises how to provide a welcoming environment with resources that encourage children to explore and engage in activities.  The childminder is aware of the need to work with parents to meet children's care needs and interests, to help them settle and understand behavioural expectations.  The childminder understands how to use self-evaluation and training to improve her

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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

 improve knowledge of safeguarding matters and issues to be able to understand and respond appropriately to any safeguarding concerns promptly 13/02/2017

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of the learning and development requirements to understand how to; observe and assess children's progress, carry out the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, and plan activities that help children move forward in their learning. 13/03/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held an interview with the childminder about her understanding of the welfare and learning and development requirements.  The inspector looked at the resources available for childminding and checked the suitability of the premises.  The inspector viewed a range of the childminder's documents including qualifications, suitability records, and relevant policies and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420211 Local authority Devon Inspection number 1062421 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Exeter, Devon. Care is available before and after school, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 8.20am, and from 3pm to 6pm, term time only. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in early years. There were no children present at the time of 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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