Childminder in Gloucestershire

Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to obtain a current and valid paediatric first-aid certificate, despite Ofsted having raised this before on numerous occasions. This repeated breach of requirements demonstrates a poor capacity to improve. n The childminder has not maintained her knowledge of how to provide a suitable curriculum to support children's learning and development. She was not able to show an adequate understanding of what she wants children to learn or how to plan activities and experiences that would promote children's next steps in learning. She does not understand how to help prepare children for the move into school. n Although the childminder was able to identify potential hazards in her home, she has failed to ensure that her premises are safe, suitable and ready for children. For example, a broken child lock on the drawer where sharp knives are kept was not replaced. n The childminder does not understand her responsibility to safeguarding children.

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This provision does not meet requirements

She does not know the process she needs to follow should an allegation be made against herself or a household member. She does not understand the requirement to notify Ofsted about changes to household members or other significant events that might affect her suitability and practice. n The childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively. She has failed to maintain the mandatory requirements for registration. Although the childminder knows that she must update all her training, she has so far not made any attempt to do this.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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

obtain a current paediatric first-aid certificate 09/11/2021

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Due date

18 October 2021 make sure that potential risks have measures in place to minimise or eliminate them, to ensure children are kept safe 09/11/2021

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Due date

make sure that safeguarding policies are up to date and include how to respond to allegations made, and are in line with current local safeguarding children partnership procedures 09/11/2021

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Due date

ensure knowledge and understanding of when to notify Ofsted about changes or significant events that may affect the provision 09/11/2021

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Due date

ensure an understanding of the early years foundation stage and implement an effective curriculum for children's learning and development. 09/11/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY312300 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10125586 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 0 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the St Marks area of Cheltenham. She operates from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would support children's learning and development, and how she would monitor children's progress. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation. n The inspector discussed how she would implement care practices and routines with the childminder. n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting.

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Inspection activities

18 October 2021 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

18 October 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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Inspection activities

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Inspection activities

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Inspection activities

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