Childminder 132895

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2017 3 June 2015

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has a poor understanding of current safeguarding legislation and lacks knowledge about her roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. Therefore, the arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective.  The childminder has not maintained a valid paediatric first-aid certificate to ensure that she has the knowledge and skills to treat children appropriately in an emergency.  The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour appropriately. For example, she recognises how to use positive reinforcement to support children to manage their feelings.  The childminder has a suitable range of play materials and resources. These cover the seven areas of learning for children of different ages and are readily available.  The childminder recognises the value of developing close working relationships with parents, schools and other agencies. She understands this is to ensure a consistent

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The provision does not meet requirements

approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. For example, she discusses the need to encourage children to wash their hands after handling pets.

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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 and current legislation 24/06/2017  complete an appropriate paediatric first-aid course and ensure that a valid first-aid qualification is maintained at all times. 24/06/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children's welfare and child protection procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet children's individual learning and development needs and how she will observe, assess and plan to support children's progress.  The inspector looked at resources and the areas of the premises where childminding takes place.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she works in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's care, learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132895 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 1089450 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 registered in 1986. She lives in Paulton, in Bath and North East Somerset. The setting is open from 9am until 3pm on Monday to Thursday, all year round. At the time of the inspection, there were no children on roll.

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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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