Childminder in Gloucestershire

This provision does not meet requirements

n Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not have a suitable knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. Policies and procedures that are in place have not been maintained and are outdated. She demonstrates a weak understanding of how to safeguard children in her care. She does not have suitable knowledge of possible signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. In addition, she is not aware of wider safeguarding issues. For example, the 'Prevent' duty guidance. This is a breach in requirements and does not ensure children are safeguarded. n The childminder has failed to keep up to date with mandatory paediatric first-aid training and her current certificate has expired. This is a breach in requirements and does not ensure children are safeguarded. n The childminder does not have public liability insurance to cover all premises from which they provide childminding. This is a breach in requirements.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have suitable knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has failed to keep her knowledge up to date and in line with changes in guidance and legislation. n The childminder is not confident in her knowledge of the areas of learning or what children will be learning to do at different developmental stages. She is unable to demonstrate an up to date and suitable knowledge of child development and how she would plan and implement a broad and balanced curriculum to help children make good progress. n The childminder maintains a suitable range of toys and activities to support all ages and areas of learning. She demonstrates through discussion that she understands the importance of extending children's interests and choices to make their learning experiences enjoyable. n The childminder maintains safe and suitable premises for childminding. She

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This provision does not meet requirements

demonstrates through discussion that she can effectively risk assess to ensure the premises are suitable for the education and care of children. n The childminder understands how to work in partnership with parents, and other early years settings that children may attend, to share information and ensure an ongoing continuity of care.

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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

complete training to understand and be able to implement the safeguarding policy and procedures; to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect and to know what to do in response as soon as possible, including a range of wider safeguarding issues, such as the Prevent duty 22/07/2022

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Due date

ensure that the safeguarding policy and procedures are in line with the guidance and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board and include information about the action to take in the event of an allegation being made, and cover the use of mobile phones and cameras 22/07/2022

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Due date

ensure a full current paediatric first-aid course is completed and maintained as valid 04/08/2022

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Due date

maintain insurance in respect of liability, which may be incurred for death, injury, public liability, damage or other loss 11/07/2022

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undertake professional development to gain up-to-date knowledge of current early years guidance and legislation 04/08/2022

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Due date

ensure a good understanding of child development and how children learn to ensure delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum to help and support children's progress across all the areas of learning. 04/08/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2550876 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10215728 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Staverton in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 9am to 6pm. She has a relevant home childcare qualification. There were no children on roll at the time of inspection.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises indoors and outdoors to assess their suitability. n The inspector assessed the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding, child development, education and care through discussions with her. n The inspector reviewed some of the childminder's resources and equipment for children to assess their suitability. n The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge of the documentation she must keep when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the methods she will use for assessing children's progress and her self-evaluation systems. n The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and the other household members. n The inspector evaluated the childminders ability to work effectively in partnership with parents and other professionals. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the curriculum and planning systems.

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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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