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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY409452

Inspected 5 May 2016 · URN EY409452

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  • Inspection date verified

    5 May 2016

  • Inspectors verified

    Melissa Cox

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY409452

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  • OverallNot met
  • Early yearsGood

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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−43Criticalmore positive than 33% of reports of this type graded Not met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings9w0
  • What needs to improve285w−43

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Pages
4
Words of findings
287
shorter than usual (typical 401)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 47, typical 46
Average sentence
14 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 38%About the inspection 60%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2016 6 December 2010

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not maintained her paediatric first-aid qualification and does not hold public liability insurance. These are also breaches to the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder is clear on the procedures to follow to safeguard children. She is aware of the action to take should she have any concerns. The childminder completes risk assessments and takes appropriate measures to minimise risks to children.  The childminder understands how to promote children's learning. She knows how to assess children's development and plan a variety of activities to help them progress. The childminder recognises how to engage parents in their children's learning.  The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour, and build their confidence and self-esteem. She knows how to support children to lead healthy lifestyles.  The childminder is committed to her professional development and has obtained a

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The provision does not meet requirements

recognised teaching qualification since her last inspection. She accurately identifies areas for further development.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 attend paediatric first-aid training and ensure a valid first-aid certificate is maintained at all times 20/07/2016

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Due Date

 ensure public liability insurance is in place at all times. 13/05/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the safeguarding and welfare, and the learning and development requirements.  The inspector looked at and discussed a sample of policies, procedures and systems for recording information that the childminder uses when caring for children in the early years age range.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all members of the household.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home available for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409452 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1040009 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 6 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Newbury, Berkshire. The childminder holds a recognised teaching qualification. There were no children on roll in the early years age range at the time of the 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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