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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY419247

Inspected 14 Apr 2016 · URN EY419247

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  • Inspection date verified

    14 Apr 2016

  • Inspectors verified

    Justine Ellaway

  • Early years verified

    Not met

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY419247

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  • OverallMet
  • Early yearsNot met

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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+58Positivemore positive than 83% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
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  • What needs to improve427w+58

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Pages
4
Words of findings
426
about usual (typical 350)
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Fairly hard
Flesch 54, typical 47
Average sentence
15 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 48%About the inspection 51%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2016 21 July 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has addressed the action raised at the last inspection. She explains how she will evaluate her own practice to support children in her care. The childminder describes how she will use training to refresh her knowledge and practice and keep up to date with changes.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to plan for children's learning and development. She is clear how she will observe, assess and review children's progress. She describes how she will involve parents and carers in children's learning, including gathering information about children's starting points.  The childminder has an appropriate understanding of how to ensure children's safety and well-being. She is familiar with the requirements for promoting good health and hygiene, including the provision of healthy food. She has an up-to-date first-aid certificate and public liability insurance in place.  The childminder is clear on the requirements regarding the premises. She has given

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The provision meets requirements

suitable consideration to the organisation of the space and how many children she can comfortably accommodate. She describes how she will use the space to support children's learning and development.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to safeguard children. She has an appropriate awareness of issues relating to child protection. The childminder describes how she will minimise risks and hazards. She is clear of the records she is required to keep and which need to be shared with parents and carers.  The childminder has given suitable consideration to working in partnership with parents, carers and others. She describes how she will keep parents and carers up to date on children's needs, as well as their learning and development. She explains how she will use a daily record to work in partnership with other settings that children attend.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how she will gather and share

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The provision meets requirements

information about children's individual needs. She describes how she will include all children and ensure their needs are met. She is clear on how she will complement the services being provided by other professionals. 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 discussed with the childminder how they intend to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder their evaluation procedures.  The inspector looked at the space in which children will be cared for and the resources they will use.  The inspector viewed all areas accessed by children, including the outdoor environment.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of adults living on the premises, the childminder's qualification and training.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419247 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 984352 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Alfreton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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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