Childminder 107954

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2018 2 November 2015

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The provision does not meet requirements

 There are significant breaches in the welfare requirements. The childminder's knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures is poor. She does not keep up to date with the latest legislation and recent changes to safeguarding guidance.  The childminder has not met all actions set at the last inspection. She has failed to implement a written statement for the protection of children and for complaints to meet the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not hold public liability insurance or a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. She does not have appropriate procedures for administering medication or for seeking emergency treatment for a child.  The childminder does not gather the necessary contact details for children prior to their start date. She does not keep a list of children who attend, or record their hours of attendance. The childminder does not display her registration certificate.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not keep her professional development up to date. She lacks knowledge and understanding of the learning, development and assessment requirements. She does not know how to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years, or understand how to provide age-appropriate activities that cover all areas of learning.  ADDED BY QA 09 February 2018. This provider resigned on following her inspection but would have received an outcome of inadequate with enforcement.

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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

 develop a secure knowledge and understanding of all aspects of child protection, including the signs of abuse and whether a child is at risk of extreme behaviours, how to respond to an allegation made against an adult living on the premises and any concerns about children's welfare 17/02/2018

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 obtain and maintain valid public liability insurance at all times 17/02/2018  maintain a current paediatric first-aid qualification relevant for workers caring for young children and, where relevant, babies 17/02/2018

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 implement and discuss with parents appropriate policies and procedures for responding to children who are unwell or infectious 17/02/2018

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 devise appropriate systems to complete a written record each time medication is administered to a child 17/02/2018

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 ensure details of the child, including their full name and date of birth, the name and address of every parent and emergency contact details for parents are obtained, and ensure these details are completed prior to the child starting 17/02/2018

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 complete a daily record of attendance, containing the names of all the children being cared for on the premises and their actual hours of attendance 17/02/2018

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 ensure the certificate of registration is displayed 17/02/2018  enhance professional development to keep up to date with current practice 17/02/2018

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 develop an understanding of assessment requirements, including completing the required progress check for children aged between two and three years and sharing the information with parents to support children's learning needs 17/02/2018

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 improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements; with specific regard to planning learning activities for children across all areas of learning 17/02/2018

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 maintain a written safeguarding policy to reflect relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance, including the procedures for reporting concerns about a child 17/02/2018

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 devise a written statement of procedures to follow in relation to complaints. 17/02/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed statutory requirements with the childminder to check her knowledge.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the educational programmes for children.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and plans for improvement.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding and the resources available for children to use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107954 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1120584 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Burnham, Slough. The childminder offers care for children each weekday for most of the year.

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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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