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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 133817

Inspected 4 Jul 2016 · URN 133817

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  • Inspection date verified

    4 Jul 2016

  • Inspectors verified

    Tracy Bartholomew

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Requires improvement

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    133817

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  • OverallNot met

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

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−64Very criticalmore positive than 14% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • Findings9w0
  • What needs to improve293w−64

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Pages
4
Words of findings
295
shorter than usual (typical 401)
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Hard
Flesch 45, typical 46
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 40%About the inspection 59%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2016 18 June 2014

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not ensure all records are accessible and available for inspection as required. She does not have available records of suitability for all adults living in the house or children records.  The childminder has a suitable grasp of the learning and development requirements and demonstrates an understanding of how to support children's ongoing progress.  The childminders home is clean and child friendly. She has appropriate toys and resources available to support children's learning.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnerships with parents to provide support for children's behaviour and to maintain continuity in their care.  The childminder understands how to support children's healthy lifestyles.  The childminder is aware of how to evaluate her practice. She has undertaken safeguarding training since the last inspection, to update her knowledge of how to

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The provision does not meet requirements

recognise the signs that a child may be at risk of harm and the referral processes to protect children's welfare.

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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

 ensure all records, including information about the children and those to show suitability of all adults living in the home are complete and are easily accessible and available for inspection. 05/07/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed statutory requirements with the childminder to check her knowledge.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector sampled documentation, policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and plans for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 133817 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 1048679 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives near Wallingford in Oxfordshire. She offers care from Monday to Friday, all year round. There were no children present in the early years age group when this inspection took place.

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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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