Childminder EY547190

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is unable to provide evidence of her suitability to work with children. She is unable to provide the required policies to prove that she is meeting all of the required regulations. n The childminder does not have valid training certificates. Her paediatric first aid and safeguarding have expired. n The childminder does not have public liability insurance in place. n The childminder is unaware of when she needs to notify Ofsted of significant changes. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She demonstrates, through discussion, how she plans, observes and assesses children's learning to ensure they make progress. n The childminder understands how to work in partnership with parents to effectively meet children's individual needs. n The childminder knows how to safeguard children. She understands her role and

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what she needs to do if she has concerns about children's welfare. However, she needs to improve her knowledge and understanding of wider safeguarding legislation and responsibilities.

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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

ensure records of suitability are available at inspection 31/08/2021

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of wider safeguarding legislation and responsibilities 31/08/2021

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Due date

28 July 2021 ensure a valid paediatric first-aid certificate is in place 31/08/2021

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Due date

ensure public liability insurance is always in place 31/08/2021

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Due date

improve understanding of when to notify Ofsted of significant changes. 31/08/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547190 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10103837 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Barnstaple, Devon. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the areas where childminding will take place and discussed the resources that the childminder intends to provide. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector asked to check documentation, including suitability and training records.

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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

28 July 2021 28 July 2021 regulates and inspects to 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.

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