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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY332571

Inspected 28 Apr 2016 · URN EY332571

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  • Inspection date verified

    28 Apr 2016

  • Inspectors verified

    Victoria Weir

  • Early years verified

    Outstanding

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Outstanding

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY332571

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  • OverallMet
  • Early yearsOutstanding

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−33Criticalmore positive than 9% 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 improve227w−33

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Pages
4
Words of findings
231
shorter than usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 45, typical 47
Average sentence
19 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 33%About the inspection 66%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2016 19 July 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good and current understanding of how to safeguard children. For example, she knows what procedures to follow if she has any concerns for children's welfare and identifies what signs may give her cause for concern.  The childminder knows how to meet the learning and development requirements. She understands how to plan a range of experiences to meet children's needs, including activities to help children gain the necessary skills in readiness for school.  The childminder understands the need to work with parents and others involved in children's learning and development.  The childminder knows how to promote children's health, emotional and physical well- being, including developing positive attitudes towards others.  The childminder self-evaluates using a range of activities, such as ongoing training and discussions with other childminder's, to help reflect on her provision and identify ways

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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 the premises that the childminder intends to use.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder to explore her understanding of the requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector looked at documentation and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self evaluation and professional development.  The inspector held discussions to establish her knowledge of teaching learning and assessment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332571 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 827350 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 19 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered with Ofsted in 2006. She operates in a village of Flackwell Heath near High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. She provides care Monday to Thursday 8am to 5.30pm. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification. There were no children on roll 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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