Childminder 105547

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2018 31 March 2015

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a secure understanding of safeguarding. She does not have a confident knowledge of how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare and does not know how to respond to an allegation made against an adult living on the premises. This is a breach in requirements.  The childminder does not have appropriate procedures for administering medication to children. This comprises children's safety and well-being.  The childminder failed to implement a written statement for the protection of children and for complaints, to meet the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder understands the importance of ongoing professional development to help improve her practice. She knows how to plan activities for learning and how to track and monitor children's progress.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and professionals to ensure continuity for children's care and learning.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder knows how to encourage children's positive behaviour.

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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 how to respond to any concerns about children's welfare and an allegation made against an adult living on the premises 25/06/2018

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Due Date

 devise appropriate procedures for administrating medication to children 25/06/2018

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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 25/06/2018

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Due Date

 devise a written statement of procedures to follow in relation to complaints. 25/06/2018

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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 intends to deliver 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 105547 Local authority Slough Inspection number 1120773 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 31 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Langley, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate home-based childcare 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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