Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Birmingham
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
28 Jan 2016
- Inspectors verified
Frances Wood
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder Report
- URN verified
EY444550
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how children learn and develop. p.1
- She knows how to assess children's development and plan a variety of activities to help them progress. p.1
- The childminder has the ability to reflect on her practice to identify areas to improve. p.1
- The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of safeguarding. p.1
- She has a policy that outlines the procedures to follow should she have a concern for a child's welfare. p.1
- The childminder understands the importance of building strong relationships with children, helping them to get along with others and behave well. p.1
- The childminder understands how to promote children's physical well-being. p.1
- For example, she knows what constitutes a healthy diet and to plan physical exercise on a regular basis. p.1
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Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 217
- shorter than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 48, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Inspection date
Previous inspection date 28 January 2016 Not applicable
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The provision meets requirements
The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows how to assess children's development and plan a variety of activities to help them progress. The childminder has the ability to reflect on her practice to identify areas to improve. She is keen to undertake more training. The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of safeguarding. She has a policy that outlines the procedures to follow should she have a concern for a child's welfare. The childminder understands the importance of building strong relationships with children, helping them to get along with others and behave well. The childminder understands how to promote children's physical well-being. For example, she knows what constitutes a healthy diet and to plan physical exercise on a regular basis.
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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 spoke to the childminder about her plans to deliver the educational programmes. The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including the childminder's suitability and training certificates. The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of safeguarding. The inspector viewed the premises and the resources available for children.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY444550 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 891525 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0
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Name of provider
Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Telephone number
The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in West Ealing, in the London Borough of Ealing. Her opening times are Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. 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
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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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