Childminder EY490639

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2018 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not hold a current first-aid qualification as required.  The childminder has not kept up to date with changes in safeguarding practice, in particular, her responsibility to recognise the signs of female genital mutilation. However, she is aware of the signs and symptoms of other abuse and how to report it.  The childminder knows how to plan activities for children across all areas of learning. She discusses the importance of meeting children's individual needs and monitoring their progress, closing any emerging gaps if they arise. Furthermore, she understands how to prepare children to be ready for school.  The childminder understands the importance of creating positive partnerships with parents and other settings children attend to share and complement children's learning.  The childminder knows how to how to manage children's behaviour. She discusses using praise and supporting children to understand the rules and boundaries in the

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The provision does not meet requirements

setting.  The childminder discusses evaluating her practice. She has clear priorities for improvement.

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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

 obtain and maintain a relevant first-aid qualification 28/02/2018  improve knowledge of child protection issues, such as recognising the indicators that a child may be at risk of, or have been subjected to female genital mutilation. 28/02/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises and discussed the equipment available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks of household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490639 Local authority York Inspection number 1034560 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in York. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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