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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY418484

Inspected 26 Jun 2017 · URN EY418484

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  • Inspection date verified

    26 Jun 2017

  • Inspectors verified

    Daphne Carr

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Requires improvement

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY418484

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  • OverallNot met

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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+25Mostly positivemore positive than 90% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • What needs to improve406w+25

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Flesch 52, typical 46
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Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2017 14 October 2015

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification.  The childminder has not addressed the action raised at the previous inspection. She has not ensured that Ofsted have the required information for them to complete suitability checks on all adults living on the premises. However, this has no significant impact on the safety of children as the childminder ensures that household members do not have unsupervised access to children.  The childminder has not kept Ofsted up to date with changes to her family in a timely manner. Furthermore, she has not notified Ofsted of changes to her health that may affect her suitability to care for children.  The childminder has a suitable knowledge and understanding of the symptoms and signs of abuse. She knows what to do should she be concerned about a child's welfare.  The childminder describes how she will use information gathered from assessments of

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The provision does not meet requirements

children's learning to monitor children's progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder knows how to work closely with parents and other settings to provide continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder knows how to promote children's healthy lifestyles. She discusses the importance of ensuring that children have daily opportunities to be active outdoors. The childminder will provide children with a healthy and balanced diet.  The childminder describes how she will reflect on the views of parents and children, and make changes to her practice. She will provide an inclusive service for children.

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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 a valid paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained at all times 26/07/2017

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Due Date

 provide Ofsted in a timely manner with information needed to determine the suitability of all household members 26/07/2017

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Due Date

 inform Ofsted of all changes in circumstances in a timely manner. 26/07/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children and undertake assessment of their development.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and improvement plans with the childminder. She discussed with the childminder her policies and procedures.  The inspector checked the evidence of the childminder and other members of her household.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the systems she has in place to keep children safe.  The inspector viewed the areas where childminding will take place. She had a discussion with the childminder about the resources that she will provide for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418484 Local authority Liverpool Inspection number 1058450 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 14 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Walton, Liverpool. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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