Childminder EY393545

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 May 2017 6 May 2014

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has failed to maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She has not ensured that all persons in the household aged 16 or over are suitably vetted.  Safeguarding knowledge is weak. The childminder is unclear of the steps to follow if she has a concern about a child’s welfare or concerns about extreme behaviours.  The environment is not safe. The childminder does not use risk assessments to ensure that hazards in the garden are minimised. The childminder has not considered how to identify areas for improvement in order to develop her practice.  The childminder has a sound understanding of the importance of establishing good relationships with parents to ensure children’s individual needs are met. She understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles.  The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge of how children learn. She is aware of following children’s interests. She explains how she intends to use observation and

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The provision does not meet requirements

assessment to identify children’s next steps in learning and plan activities to help them to make progress and be ready for school, when the time comes.

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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

 complete a paediatric first-aid training course that is relevant to caring for children 27/06/2017

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 ensure that every person aged 16 years or over is suitable, which includes obtaining an enhanced criminal records check 30/05/2017

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 develop an understanding of safeguarding issues in order to be able to identify and act upon, signs of possible neglect and abuse at the earliest opportunity 16/05/2017

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 develop a robust and up-to-date understanding of the requirements as set out in the Statutory Framework for the eEarly yYears fFoundation sStagee, including any advice and guidance issued by government 16/05/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that risk assessments are completed and all reasonable steps are taken to identify, remove and minimise potential risks to children, this is with particular regard to the broken fence, gate, rubbish and ladders in the garden. 07/05/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector had a tour of the areas to be used when the childminder cares for children and the range of toys and resources on offer.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children, and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and discussed her arrangements for self-evaluation and making improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393545 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 1087329 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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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Leicester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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