Childminder in Cheshire East

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not maintained his knowledge and understanding of child protection matters well enough since the last Ofsted inspection. He has not reviewed his setting's safeguarding policy, to ensure that it remains in line with the local safeguarding partnership's procedures. This hampers the childminder's readiness to take timely action if he has concerns that children are being abused or neglected. n The childminder knows some of the signs and symptoms of abuse. However, he does not ensure that he keeps abreast of important information about the different types of harm that children may be suffering. For example, the childminder has no knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty. This means he is not alert to the signs that children are at risk of adopting extreme views and behaviour. n The childminder does not obtain written permission from parents for medicines that he administers to children in his care. He does not keep a record of

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medicine that he administers to children and does not have precise knowledge of the reason for administering the medicine. This does not meet legal requirements and puts children's health and safety at risk. n The childminder does not obtain and record all of the required information about children. He does not know precisely who has parental responsibility for children. He does not record the home addresses of any of the children's parents. He does not record children's dates of birth. This compromises the childminder's ability to identify risk factors in children's lives. If a child goes missing he cannot provide important details to the local safeguarding partnership. n The childminder demonstrates knowledge of how children learn and develop. He describes how he sings rhymes and reads books with children. He understands that this promotes children's early literacy. n The childminder describes his approach to promoting children's positive

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behaviour. He says that he approaches situations calmly and helps children to treat others as they themselves would like to be treated. He intends that this encourages children's tolerance and respect towards other people. n The childminder describes how he identifies risks to children's safety. For example, he describes outings to the park where he makes sure that children go on the equipment that is appropriate for their age and physical ability.

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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 that the safeguarding policy meets early years foundation stage requirements 29/03/2024

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gain up-to-date knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, in order to be able to respond swiftly and appropriately to signs that children are at risk of harm 29/03/2024

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have regard to the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales', in order to be able to deal with concerns about extremism in an appropriate manner 29/03/2024

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keep a written record of every occasion when medication is administered 29/03/2024

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record and retain all of the required information for every child on roll. 29/03/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497832 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10317173 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 22 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Crewe. His provision operates all year round, from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He is eligible to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 visited the parts of the premises used for childminding. She discussed how the childminder ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to establish his knowledge of the requirements for the early years foundation stage. n The inspector reviewed documentation, such as evidence of required training.

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Inspection activities

8 March 2024 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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