Childminder EY483215

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2017 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder's understanding of how to safeguard children is weak. She has not ensured that she has an up-to-date knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of concerns about a child's welfare. Additionally, she does not know how to refer any allegations made against her or anyone living or working on the childminding premises.  The childminder has not attended training in child protection recently in order to improve her understanding of how to respond to any safeguarding issues.  The childminder has a limited understanding of the learning and development requirements, which affects her ability to ensure that children learn and develop in all the areas of learning.  The childminder demonstrates she is aware of the importance of working in partnership with parents to support children as they settle into her setting.  The childminder discusses how she intends to plan activities indoors and out that

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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 an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding issues, including the procedures to follow if there are concerns about children, and how to respond to an allegation made against anyone living or working on the premises 30/05/2017

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Due Date

 develop an improved understanding of the learning and development requirements in order to provide an educational programme that supports children to make the best progress possible 30/05/2017

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Due Date

 attend child protection training to ensure that indications that a child may be suffering from harm can be identified and acted upon. 30/05/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her understanding of how young children learn and how she intends to deliver the educational programme.  The inspector looked at the childminding premises and discussed how the childminder keeps the premises safe for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  Various documents were sampled, including the childminder's policies and procedures, risk assessments and training certificates.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483215 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 997245 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 4 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 and lives in Comberton, Cambridgeshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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Telephone number

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