Childminder EY221357

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 August 2017 4 February 2016

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder is unable to find her current first-aid certificate and public liability insurance documents.  The childminder's knowledge of wider safeguarding issues with regard to the 'Prevent' duty guidance is not up to date.  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 is aware of the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals to support continuity in children's care, learning and development.  The childminder's practice is inclusive. She discusses the importance of helping children to learn about social skills, good manners and respectful behaviour towards others.  The childminder understands how to teach children about good hygiene routines, healthy food choices and the benefits of exercise.  The childminder spoke about how she would evaluate the quality of her service and

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The provision does not meet requirements

consider the views of children and their parents when making improvements.

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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 an appropriate paediatric first-aid certificate is held 30/09/2017  ensure that appropriate public liability insurance is held 30/09/2017  improve knowledge of child protection issues, with particular regard to responsibilities under the 'Prevent' duty guidance. 30/09/2017

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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 documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other members of the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221357 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1058190 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 8 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Rayleigh, Essex. She works Monday to Friday during school term times, from 7.30am to 9pm and from 3pm to 6pm, except for 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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