Childminder 128028

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2017 4 April 2016

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not provided Ofsted with details of all those who are living on the premises. This means that the necessary suitability checks are not complete.  The childminder is unable to find her current paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder is aware of her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows how to minimise risks to keep children safe and she maintains public liability insurance.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has moved her provision into a new premises. The new play environment is secure, clean and fit for purpose.  The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She has systems in place to assess children's progress and to plan for their learning priorities.  The childminder knows to work in partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure each child's unique needs are met. She knows how to promote positive behaviour and respect amongst any children in her care.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice to continually improve the service she provides.

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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

 provide Ofsted with the required information about all persons aged over 16 years living on the premises so that suitability checks can be carried out, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check 17/06/2017

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Due Date

 provide evidence that an appropriate paediatric first-aid certificate is held. 17/06/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observations, assessment and planning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the house, toys and resources used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors her provision and develops partnerships with parents and other professionals.  The inspector viewed documents, such as the registration certificate, policies and procedures and the public liability insurance certificate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128028 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1047909 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She is registered to work from the home of her daughter in Tollesbury, Essex. The childminder operates all year round from 8am 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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Telephone number

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