Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2733480 Registered with Ofsted: 29/02/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Urgent improvement

The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of new adults living on the premises. This means the required suitability checks have not been completed, which compromises children's safety. Since registration, the childminder has not completed any training, including for mandatory safeguarding. This lack of a professional learning programme means she fails to develop her teaching skills, knowledge and understanding of early years requirements. Furthermore, the childminder has not ensured that she has attended training about safeguarding. As a result, she does not demonstrate adequate knowledge of child protection issues. In addition, the childminder is not able to explain the required procedures for reporting concerns about children's welfare, including in the event of allegations made against the childminder or any household members.

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Leadership and governance Urgent improvement

The childminder has allowed her paediatric first-aid training to expire. This means she does not have the most up-to-date information on how to treat injuries and illnesses in children. The childminder has not maintained her setting to ensure it is suitable and ready to receive young children. She lacks the appropriate equipment and resources to create an enabling environment for children. This includes basic equipment to support children in their toileting, feeding and sleep routines. There are also no available age-appropriate toys for children to play with in the setting. The childminder does not hold public liability insurance to protect her business and household members. The childminder intends to work with parents and other professionals involved in children's care. Since her registration, she has not evaluated the setting to demonstrate her ability to identify areas for improvement.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has not met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has not met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Next steps

To meet the requirements of the Early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must take the following actions by the assigned date:

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Action Completion Date

demonstrate sufficient knowledge to provide Ofsted with the relevant information about any adults living on the premises so that the required suitability checks can be completed to ensure the safety of children 05/06/2026

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Action Completion Date

implement a programme for professional development to help improve practice and keep knowledge up to date 05/06/2026

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Action Completion Date

improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and the correct reporting procedures for concerns regarding children's welfare and in the event of an allegation 05/06/2026

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Action Completion Date

obtain and maintain a paediatric first-aid certificate that meets requirements for people caring for young children and babies 05/06/2026

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Action Completion Date

obtain appropriate equipment and resources to meet the care and developmental needs of young children 05/06/2026

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Action Completion Date

ensure valid public liability insurance is in place at all times while registered to provide childcare. 05/06/2026

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder and checked relevant documentation during the inspection.

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About this inspection

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that the provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development, and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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About this setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:00 - 19:00

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care.

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Urgent improvement

services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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