Home Childcarer in Southampton

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not demonstrate a good enough understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has failed to notify Ofsted of changes that may affect the suitability of household members as she is required to. n The childminder does not have a clear and thorough knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding matters. This impacts on her ability to protect children. In particular, this breach relates to the childminder's understanding of the procedures to follow relating to child protection concerns, including what to do should an allegation be made against her. The childminder demonstrated weak understanding about the actions to take in regard to a child making a safeguarding disclosure. Her knowledge, training and understanding of the use of mobile phones, cameras and the use of online safety has not been updated securely enough. n The childminder's home environment is not currently fit for the purposes of

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childminding. This includes, for example, providing a safe and suitable place for children to learn and play and appropriate resources. n It is a requirement to hold public liability insurance to cover all premises where childminding takes place. The childminder has allowed this insurance to expire. The childminder does not display her certificate of registration. This is also a breach of requirements. n Systems to ensure the childminder finds out about children's routines, interests and development are, overall, effectively embedded. The childminder understands the need to plan for children's learning across all seven areas. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder explained that children would partake in regular outdoor activities and outings away from the home. She demonstrated a good understanding of the need to work with parents to help ensure children

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were provided with nutritious and healthy meals. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to help them develop a positive attitude to learning and learn how to manage their behaviour and feelings.

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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

improve understanding of how to protect children and ensure a more thorough knowledge of all safeguarding matters, in particular the procedure to be followed should an allegation be made, procedures following a disclosure by a child, and procedures for the safe use of cameras, phones and all electronic sharing devices 29/07/2022

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Due date

review and implement the safeguarding policy in line with guidance of the local safeguarding partners 29/07/2022

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Due date

ensure the premises are safe and suitable for children's needs 29/07/2022

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obtain and hold appropriate public liability insurance to cover all premises where childminding takes place 29/07/2022

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Due date

display the certificate of registration. 29/07/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316817 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10065873 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 11 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Southampton, Hampshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday for most weeks of the year.

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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 inspector spoke with the childminder to determine the childminder's understanding and knowledge of how to safeguard children. Discussions also took place in regard to family and household members associated with the provision. n The childminder provided the inspector with a tour of her home. n Discussions took place about how the childminder has worked with parents and how she plans for children's learning. n Documentation was sampled at various points during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

6 July 2022 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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