Childminder in Staffordshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not undertaken any recent professional development and training opportunities to develop her knowledge. As a result, she has a weak understanding of how to fulfil her role and responsibilities and how to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of new household members and a change of contact information. She has not provided Ofsted with the required information about new household members, in order that Ofsted can undertake the required suitability checks. n Although the childminder is aware of her responsibility to safeguard children, she does not have the appropriate knowledge and understanding to do so. She has not devised a suitable safeguarding policy. The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of the different types, signs and symptoms of abuse. She is not aware of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She does not know the

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This provision does not meet requirements

correct procedures to follow in the event of concerns about children or for allegations against adults. n The childminder does not demonstrate that she has sufficient knowledge of how to implement appropriate educational programmes to help children make progress in their learning. She does not have sufficient knowledge about how to complete the required progress check for children aged two years. The childminder does not understand how to use observations and assessments of children's learning to plan effectively for what children need to learn next. n The childminder understands how to help children adopt healthy lifestyles through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. n The childminder is aware of suitable strategies to promote positive behaviour. She explains how she would encourage children to be respectful and to share and take turns with resources.

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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

12 July 2023 improve knowledge of what changes and events need to be notified to Ofsted 30/08/2023

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provide Ofsted with details of any new household members to ensure suitability checks can be completed 30/08/2023

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devise and implement an effective policy and procedure to safeguard children, including the procedures to follow in respect of allegations 30/08/2023

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improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance and the procedures to follow in the event of concerns about children or allegations about adults 30/08/2023

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focus training and professional development on improving knowledge, skills and understanding of how to undertake roles and responsibilities effectively 30/08/2023

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develop knowledge and understanding of how to use accurate observations and assessments of children's abilities to plan relevant and motivating learning experiences to help each child make progress in their learning 30/08/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of how to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. 30/08/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486248 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10276211 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 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

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. n The inspector discussed what the childminder would do to support young children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at areas to be used for the care of children. n The inspector discussed safeguarding arrangements with the childminder. n The inspector discussed the policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.

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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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