Childminder EY442426

Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 28 March 2018

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not kept up to date with current safeguarding issues. For example, she is not able to identify or act upon signs that might indicate a child is being exposed to extreme views. n The childminder has not ensured that her assistant understands the safeguarding policy, to keep children safe. Her assistant does not know what to do if they have a concern about a child's welfare, or what to do if there is an allegation of a child protection nature against the childminder. n The childminder is not aware of the circumstances that would disqualify a person from working in childcare. She is unable to check if persons living or working on the premises are suitable to have contact with children. n The childminder has met the actions she was set at her previous inspection to comply with identified legal requirements. n The childminder is able to demonstrate how she plans activities based on children's

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This provision does not meet requirements

interests and stages of development to support them to progress. She is able to explain how she provides parents with ideas as to how they can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder's home is suitable for childcare. For example, it is clean, and she has a range of resources that are appropriate for the age of children that attend. n The childminder's evaluation of her own practice is ineffective. She has failed to identify what improvements she needs to make to meet the requirements. For example, she is unaware of current safeguarding issues, and has not attended relevant training in this area since 2015.

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This 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 Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure all staff are trained to understand the safeguarding policy and procedures. In particular, procedures for concerns about children's welfare and in the event of an allegation against a person living or working on the premises. 30/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure matters that disqualify a person are known by staff. Complete regular checks to confirm no persons working or living on the premises are disqualified. 30/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure all persons working on the premises have regard to the to the Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015. 30/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding her understanding of safeguarding, the support she provides for staff, and her recruitment procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she assesses children's progress and plans activities. n The inspector viewed the rooms and equipment used by the childminder. n The inspector spoke to staff regarding their knowledge of safeguarding and the support they receive from the childminder. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, such as staff files, records of attendance, and policies and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442426 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10077743 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 28 March 2018

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The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Northampton. She regularly works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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