Childminder 501629

Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date 6 August 2014

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not hold a valid paediatric first-aid qualification, as required. n The childminder has not ensured that suitability checks are carried out on all adults in the household, including the requirement for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. n The childminder has not assessed risks and eliminated hazards from her home to help ensure it is a safe environment for children. n The childminder has not considered ways to evaluate her knowledge and practice or ways to maintain and enhance this. Her understanding of the learning and development requirements is weak. She is not able to describe precise ways to support children's learning and to assess their progress accurately. n The childminder confidently explains what she would do if she had a concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder describes her extensive experience of caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She explains how she would form partnerships

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with professionals and parents to support children. She demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusive practice. n The childminder recognises the importance of building relationships with parents and sharing information about children's well-being and development.

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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 obtain and maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification 28/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the required Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is carried out for all adults in the household 28/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

identify risks in the rooms used by children and ensure that these are minimised or eliminated to ensure the environment is safe for childcare purposes 31/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge of the learning and development requirements, including the requirement for a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. 28/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder to establish her understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector reviewed documentation, including policies, qualification certificates and suitability records.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 501629 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees Inspection number 10083274 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 6 August 2014

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The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Norton. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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