Childminder, Out-of school day care in Essex

Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n Children's safety and welfare are not fully assured. The childminder does not have a robust knowledge of safeguarding. She is not clear of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that children are at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder does not demonstrate a suitable awareness of 'Prevent' duty. In addition, she does not have a good enough understanding of the correct procedures and statutory authorities that must be informed of any child protection concerns. n The childminder does not understand the importance of having an effective risk assessment in place. She does not identify and minimise all possible hazards to children's safety. For example, some door handles are missing, which makes opening doors extremely challenging, especially in the event of an emergency. The childminder has failed to appropriately recognise and assess the risks to children from the family dog, particularly when they are all in the same room or

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This provision does not meet requirements

outside together. n The childminder has failed to ensure that Ofsted is notified of all significant events that may affect the suitability of the early years provider, as required. n The childminder does not demonstrate a sufficient knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She does not know how to identify children's starting points in order to plan for what they need to learn next. The childminder does not show a suitable awareness of the seven areas of learning so that she can implement an effective educational programme to help children make good progress. n The childminder understands the importance of recording all accidents and injuries that children sustain, including those that happen at school. She explains that she shares this information with parents. n The childminder explains how she would provide children with a healthy diet and

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This provision does not meet requirements

regular exercise to promote their good health. She ensures that children have opportunities to play outdoors and allows them to watch age-appropriate television programmes when they need quiet time. n The childminder describes how she maintains an accurate record of children's arrival and departure times. She shares information with teachers, nursery staff and parents to keep everyone updated with children's care and any information that parents may need to know.

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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

take action to ensure a robust knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding matters, including 'Prevent' duty and who to contact in the event of any child protection concerns 27/02/2023

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Due date

improve ongoing risk assessment to ensure all possible hazards and risks are identified and minimised, especially in regard to the family dog 27/02/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the notification requirements to ensure that Ofsted is informed of any significant events that may affect the suitability of the early years provider. 27/02/2023

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Due date

update knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements to provide children who are in the early years age range with appropriate activities and experiences that support what they need to learn next. 27/02/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY245543 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10238977 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 10 Date of previous inspection 3 March 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Colchester, Essex. She operates during school term time, from 7.30am to 9am, and from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that she uses for childminding. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding, welfare and learning and development. n The inspector viewed relevant document, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification and public liability insurance.

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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

17 January 2023 17 January 2023 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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