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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY449153

Inspected 12 May 2016 · URN EY449153

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  • Inspection date verified

    12 May 2016

  • Inspectors verified

    Janet Fairhurst

  • Early years verified

    Not met

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY449153

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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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−11Mixedmore positive than 20% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings9w0
  • What needs to improve316w−11

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Pages
4
Words of findings
319
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 45, typical 47
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 42%About the inspection 56%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2016 15 July 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of signs and symptoms which would cause her concern with regard to children's welfare. She understands her responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect. The childminder identifies potential risks in her home and garden and how she will ensure that these are minimised when children are present.  The childminder explains how she plans activities for children that follow their individual interests and that cover all areas of learning. She understands how to use observation and assessment to identify children's starting points and next steps in learning.  The childminder is able to demonstrate a good understanding of how to promote children's well-being. She knows the importance of providing children with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and of teaching good hygiene practices. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of partnership working with parents, other professionals and other settings that children attend. She knows how to prepare children for their transition to school or other settings by helping them develop key skills.  The childminder has appropriate procedures and documentation in place, including public liability insurance. She has maintained a current first-aid certificate.  The childminder explains how she will reflect on her practice. She understands the importance of identifying her strengths and areas to develop in order to improve outcomes for children.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children and evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and plans for improvement with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449153 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 995999 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 15 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in South Hylton, Sunderland. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Thursday and 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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