Childminder 223490

Inspection date 16 January 2019 Previous inspection date 23 June 2014

p.1

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have sound knowledge and understanding of all current safeguarding legislation. She is unware of her responsibility to identify signs that children are potentially being exposed to extreme practices or radical views. n The childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification is out of date as she has allowed this to lapse. Furthermore, the childminder's public liability insurance is also out of date as she has failed to continually renew this. n The childminder does not have plans in place to obtain parental responsibility information from parents and/or guardians when children start at the setting. n The childminder does not have a suitable understanding of her assessment responsibilities. She is unaware of the need to provide a written progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder does not have a written safeguarding policy to implement. Furthermore, the current complaints policy she intends to use is out of date.

p.1

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not fully understand the importance of reflecting on her practice and evaluating the quality to help promote continuous improvement. n The childminder is kind, caring and friendly. She intends to support children to settle in. She has appropriate plans in place to manage behaviour. She intends to foster acceptance, tolerance and respect in her home. n The childminder intends to promote children's physical well-being. She intends to keep her home tidy and secure. She plans to conduct regular risk assessment and safety checks to help reduce any hazards. She also plans to teach children about the benefits of eating well, taking exercise and adopting good hygiene routines. n The childminder's home is well resourced. She intends to observe children and she knows how to plan activities for children of different ages that help to foster progress in their learning. n The childminder intends to foster partnerships with parents and professionals. She

p.1

This provision does not meet requirements

plans to share two-way information about children to help promote continuity. 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.

p.1

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 improve knowledge and understanding of current safeguarding legislation, including the potential risk of children being exposed to extreme practices or radical views 15/02/2019

p.3

What the setting needs to do to improve further

maintain a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification at all times 15/02/2019

p.3

What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep up to date public liability insurance 15/02/2019

p.3

What the setting needs to do to improve further

obtain information from parents and/or guardians about who holds parental responsibility on the child's entry to the setting 15/02/2019

p.3

What the setting needs to do to improve further

enhance understanding of key assessment responsibilities, specifically with regards to the progress check for children aged between two and three years 15/02/2019

p.3

What the setting needs to do to improve further

complete and implement a written safeguarding policy 15/02/2019

p.3

What the setting needs to do to improve further

update the written complaints policy. 15/02/2019

p.3

What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector toured the premises and observed the range of resources, toys and equipment in the environment, indoors and outside. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector reviewed all available records, documents and policies.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 223490 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 10083161 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 23 June 2014

p.4

Registers

The childminder lives in Ross on Wye, Herefordshire. She registered in 1995. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

p.4

Registers

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5