Childminder EY480138

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 January 2017 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has failed to maintain current public liability insurance.  The childminder understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of children. She shows a good understanding of possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures she must implement to help safeguard children.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to working in partnership with other professionals to ensure children's individual needs are met.  The childminder has a suitable knowledge and understanding of how to observe and assess children's progress. She describes how she would use the information to plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder has a dedicated playroom for children. It contains a wide selection of resources and equipment to accommodate children of all ages and stages, which they can independently choose from.  The childminder has all required documentation in place and holds a current paediatric

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The provision does not meet requirements

first-aid certificate.  The childminder talks through her policies and procedures with parents so that they understand how her setting operates.  The childminder visually risk assesses her environment and regularly checks the resources and equipment to ensure they remain suitable for children to use. She keeps her home secure to prevent anyone entering or children leaving unnoticed.  The childminder explained how she would teach children about the importance of a healthy diet and being active and discuss any special dietary needs with parents.

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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

 ensure that public liability insurance is maintained. 24/01/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided.  The inspector checked suitability records and looked at the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector looked at documents the childminder will use when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480138 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 997951 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 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 was registered in 2014 and lives in Barnsley. She operates all year round from 10am to 12.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holiday.

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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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