Childminder 219815

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 August 2017 7 December 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder is not sure of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child. She does not know what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a household member.  The childminder is not aware of the signs that may indicate that children are being exposed to extreme behaviours or views or the action she needs to take.  The childminder has not maintained a paediatric first-aid qualification and does not have public liability insurance.  The childminder knows how to use observations of children's learning to plan for their continuing progress. She understands her responsibility to help children develop the skills they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of the importance of building good partnerships with parents and the benefits of promoting good levels of communication.  The childminder demonstrates an awareness of how to support children to develop

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The provision does not meet requirements

positive relationships with her and how to ensure her premises are safe.

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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 and understanding of how to respond appropriately if there is a concern that a child is being abused or is at risk of abuse or if an allegation is made against the childminder or a household member 31/10/2017

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015 31/10/2017

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Due Date

 complete and maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification relevant for caring for young children and where relevant, babies 30/11/2017

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Due Date

 obtain appropriate public liability insurance to cover the childminding provision. 31/08/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder about the service that she provides.  The inspector checked the suitability of the rooms used for childminding.  The inspector looked at written documentation and a selection of policies.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 219815 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1059439 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 7 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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

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Telephone number

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