Childminder EY309520

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 April 2018 19 October 2017

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has addressed some of the issues raised at the last inspection. She has provided Ofsted with some information about household members. However, she is unable to verify that required suitability checks include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for every person living in the household.  The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's learning. She knows how to plan activities and offer support to promote the next steps for children who are at different stages of development. She knows how to support parents in developing their children's development at home.  The childminder understands how to implement the content of her safeguarding policy. She identifies the signs of abuse and neglect, and the local referral procedures to follow in order to protect children. She knows how to minimise potential risks in her home.  The childminder explains how she makes children aware of expectations for behaviour.

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The provision does not meet requirements

She says that strategies prioritise positive reinforcement with the use of praise to help boost children's self-esteem.

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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 information is provided for Ofsted so that all required suitability checks can be carried out for household members, including obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 31/05/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and promote children's progress.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and a range of documentation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309520 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1116829 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 19 October 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Lechlade, Gloucestershire. The childminder holds two childcare qualifications at level 6. She operates all year round, Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and 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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