Home Childcarer in Cheshire East

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n Children's safety and welfare is compromised because the childminder does not monitor the quality of her provision well enough. This means a number of legal requirements are not met. n The childminder has not ensured that all the necessary information required from household members, who are completing suitability checks, has been provided. This means Ofsted are unable to confirm the suitability of all household members over the age of 16 years. n Despite initially completing training to meet the actions set at the previous inspection, the childminder has failed to sustain any improvement. Professional development is very poor. The childminder says she has not updated her knowledge for several years. She is not aware of changes to the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. n The childminder does not have a sufficient knowledge and understanding of child protection issues, or the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a

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child's welfare. She is unsure of the procedure to follow in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a member of the household and does not have a written procedure available. n The childminder does not hold a paediatric first-aid certificate. This places children at risk should first-aid treatment be required. n The childminder does not have the required public liability insurance. n Through discussion and during a tour of the premises, the childminder identified potential hazards, but has not taken appropriate steps to remove or minimise identified risks. n The childminder's knowledge of the learning and development requirements is poor. She says she knows she has not kept up to date and needs to complete all the training again. The childminder is unable to demonstrate how she would implement each area of learning to fully support children's learning and development. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates that she intends to provide

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an inclusive service. This means she would never treat any child less favourably than another because of their race, religion, home language, family background, gender, special educational needs and/or disability. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands how to promote children's good behaviour through positive reinforcement.

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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

ensure the required information for all household members is provided to enable suitability checks to be completed 07/07/2022

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attend a child a protection training course that will enable you to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect 07/07/2022

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gain a secure knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against yourself or a member of the household 07/07/2022

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keep and implement a written record of policies and procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect 07/07/2022

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complete mandatory paediatric first-aid training and ensure this is maintained at all times 07/07/2022

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ensure that public liability insurance is in place to cover the premises from which childminding is provided 07/07/2022

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take all reasonable steps to ensure children are not exposed to risks 07/07/2022

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undertake appropriate training and professional development, in order to deliver an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that supports all children to make the best possible progress. 07/07/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443523 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10193651 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 20 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Knutsford, Cheshire. The childminder operates Monday to Sunday and year round, according to parents' needs. The childminder provides overnight care.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and explained her risk assessment. n The inspector questioned the childminder to establish her knowledge and understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. n The inspector questioned the childminder to establish how she intends to deliver the educational programme.

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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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