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Early years · Early years inspection (CIF)

Childminder 138796

Inspected 2 Apr 2015 · published 23 Apr 2015 · URN 138796

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  • Inspection date verified

    2 Apr 2015

  • Inspectors verified

    Robert Ernest

  • Early years verified

    Not met

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Not met

  • URN verified

    138796

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  • OverallMet
  • Early yearsNot met

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  • What needs to improve288w+29

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293
about usual (typical 255)
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Flesch 51, typical 45
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 40%About the inspection 59%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 April 2015 12 June 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not met The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and plans activities based around children's individual interests and stage of development. She observes children in their play and plans for their future learning. She is confident in seeking advice to address any gaps in their development.  The childminder has completed safeguarding training and has suitable understanding of the indicators that would cause concern and the reporting procedures. Therefore, she is able to protect children's well-being. The childminder limits hazards to children by carrying out risk assessments indoors and outside to help keep children safe.  The childminder enhances her childcare knowledge by attending regular training. This has positive impacts on the children's care and learning as she implements new ideas in order to meet their needs more effectively. The childminder uses a wide range of

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The provision meets requirements

resources which help her to promote children's learning in all areas.  The childminder establishes good links with local schools the children also attend. She extends learning from school by incorporating targets set by teachers into activities at her home. The childminder forms effective relationships with parents and shares information with them daily. She uses the views of parents and children to make improvements.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector discussed with the childminder, her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children.  The inspector sampled documents, such as policies, risk assessments and information held about the children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder, how she meets the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138796 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 1008182 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Hayes in the London Borough of Hillingdon. There were no children on roll in the early years age range at the time of inspection.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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