Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder 136546
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- Inspection date verified
17 Mar 2016
- Inspectors verified
Rachel Hurford
- Early years verified
Outstanding
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Outstanding
- Name on report verified
Childminder Report
- URN verified
136546
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- OverallMet
- Early yearsOutstanding
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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Reads more critically than most reports of this type graded Met.
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- The childminder has a good awareness of the importance of sharing information, including children's next steps in learning, with parents and other settings. p.1
- The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that could cause a concern regarding a child's welfare. p.1
- She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to raise a concern. p.1
- The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to support children's learning. p.1
- She knows how to monitor and identify any gaps in children's development. p.1
- The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's emotional and physical well-being. p.1
- She knows the importance of teaching children to be healthy through daily exercise and a nutritious and healthy diet. p.1
- The childminder knows how to prepare children for the next stages in their learning and their move to school or nursery. p.1
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Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 260
- shorter than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 53, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Inspection date
Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 5 March 2010
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The provision meets requirements
The childminder has a good awareness of the importance of sharing information, including children's next steps in learning, with parents and other settings. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that could cause a concern regarding a child's welfare. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to raise a concern. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to support children's learning. She knows how to monitor and identify any gaps in children's development. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's emotional and physical well-being. She knows the importance of teaching children to be healthy through daily exercise and a nutritious and healthy diet. The childminder knows how to prepare children for the next stages in their learning and their move to school or nursery. She understands the importance of promoting their
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The provision meets requirements
independence and personal care skills, to help them develop the skills they will need for their future learning.
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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 viewed all areas of the home used for childminding. The inspector sampled documents that the childminder has available for childminding. The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.
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Setting details
Unique reference number 136546 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 825638 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0
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Name of provider
Date of previous inspection 5 March 2010
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Telephone number
The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in West Wickham in the London Borough of Bromley. She works Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm all year round. At the time of the inspection there were no children on roll.
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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
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