Childminder in Tameside

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has limited knowledge of the early years foundation stage safeguarding and welfare requirements. This means that children's safety is not assured. For example, the childminder does not ensure that fire detection equipment is maintained in good working order. n The childminder does not keep a daily register of children and the times that they attend her provision. n The childminder does not keep confidential information about children and families safe. She has mislaid registration forms that include children's personal information. As a consequence, the childminder does not have full contact details for the parents and carers of the children who she cares for. n The childminder seeks out training and information, that refreshes and extends her knowledge of child protection matters. She knows what to do if she has concerns that a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. n The childminder identifies some risks to children's safety. For example, she puts

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part of the garden out of bounds until a fallen tree and a damaged gazebo are removed. n The childminder demonstrates understanding of how children learn. She finds out children's interests, in order to plan activities and outings that promote their enjoyment and learning. n The childminder demonstrates knowledge of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. She knows that the check should involve and must be shared with them and other relevant professionals. n The childminder attends mandatory training. For example, she holds a paediatric first-aid qualification and knows what to do in case of accidents and injuries to children.

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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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Due date

5 March 2020 improve knowledge and understanding of fire safety requirements, and ensure that fire detection equipment is maintained in working order 20/03/2020

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Due date

keep a daily record of children's hours of attendance 20/03/2020

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maintain written records of the name and address of each child being cared for and details of every person who has parental responsibility for that child 20/03/2020

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Due date

ensure that information about children is kept safely and shared only with those who have a right to know the information. 20/03/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY220779 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10073057 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Ashton-under-Lyne. Her provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector discussed the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector and the childminder had a tour of the indoor and outdoor areas that are used for childminding. They discussed how the childminder identifies and minimises risks to children's safety. n The inspector looked at documents used in the provision and discussed these with the childminder. For instance, she considered the childminder's procedures for child protection and the evidence of her suitability to work with children.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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