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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY470631

Inspected 28 Apr 2016 · URN EY470631

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  • Inspection date verified

    28 Apr 2016

  • Inspectors verified

    Rachel Howell

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY470631

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  • OverallMet

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+11Mostly positivemore positive than 40% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • What needs to improve311w+11

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Pages
4
Words of findings
313
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 44, typical 47
Average sentence
20 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 41%About the inspection 58%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has knowledge of the legal requirements relating to her provision and has a range of policies and procedures in place to support her practice. She understands how to use self-evaluation to help identify areas for improvement.  The childminder is aware of her responsibility to protect children's welfare. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of safeguarding procedures and has recently refreshed her knowledge of child protection through training.  The childminder has considered how to plan for children's interests, individual needs and next steps in their learning. She understands the importance of completing observations to assess children's progress and to outline gaps in their development.  The childminder shows she is able to successfully identify and minimise risks within her home to help keep children safe from harm. She has attended paediatric first-aid training so that she can respond appropriately to any accidents that a child may have.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder's demonstrates how she would set out her home so that toys are easily accessible to encourage children to make independent choices about their play. She plans to provide children with regular opportunities to play outside in the fresh air at local parks and in her garden.  The childminder explains how she plans to work closely with parents, and share in- depth information to promote a consistent approach to support children's care and 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 had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies and a selection of other documents the childminder has prepared to use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications. She discussed with the childminder her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470631 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 974583 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Northampton. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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