Childminder in Darlington

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2018 26 June 2015

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have up-to-date knowledge of changes to safeguarding and other legislation, such as the early years foundation stage statutory requirements.  The childminder has failed to maintain a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. She does not have sufficient and appropriate first-aid equipment to deal with children's accidents.  The childminder does not ensure that a written record is completed for children's accidents and that this is shared with parents.  The childminder understands how children learn. She knows how to plan for their ongoing development using information gained from observation and assessment.  The childminder discusses the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend, to help support children's learning effectively.  The childminder shows a good understanding of the importance of promoting equality and diversity, and helping children to develop good social skills and positive behaviour.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder intends to gather the views of parents and children to help review her practice and plan for continuous 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

 improve knowledge of changes to legislation, including safeguarding and the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage', and ensure that knowledge of all relevant legislation is kept up to date 31/07/2018

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Due Date

 ensure that a valid paediatric first-aid qualification is maintained at all times 31/07/2018

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Due Date

 ensure that sufficient first-aid equipment that is suitable for use with children is available at all times 31/07/2018

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Due Date

 keep a written record of all accidents and first-aid treatment and inform parents on the same day, or as soon as reasonably practicable. 31/07/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home to be accessed by children.  The inspector met with the childminder to discuss the service she intends to offer and how she will evaluate its effectiveness.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the childminder's knowledge of the learning and development requirements and the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector looked at documents that the childminder intends to use to support her practice. She also looked at evidence of checks to confirm the childminder's suitability.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415738 Local authority Darlington Inspection number 1121752 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 26 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Darlington. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except 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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