Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Sandwell
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
10 Jan 2017
- Inspectors verified
Christine Armstrong
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder Report
- URN verified
EY443907
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- OverallMet
- Early yearsGood
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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Reads more warmly than most reports of this type graded Met.
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- The childminder demonstrates a very positive attitude to her professional development. p.1
- She is currently undertaking an early years qualification at level 6. p.1
- She knows how to work in partnership with parents and other provisions to assess, monitor and plan to promote children's learning. p.1
- The childminder has an in-depth understanding of child protection procedures. p.1
- She is confident about what action she must take to protect the welfare of children in her care. p.1
- The childminder demonstrates how she successfully identifies and minimises risks to children. p.1
- She takes all the necessary steps to make sure her home is safe and well organised to meet children's needs. p.1
- Her home is well maintained and has a wide range of play resources that are easily accessible so that children can be independent in their play. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 296
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 47, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date
Previous inspection date 10 January 2017 19 December 2012
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The provision meets requirements
The childminder demonstrates a very positive attitude to her professional development. She is currently undertaking an early years qualification at level 6. The childminder is very knowledgeable. She knows how to work in partnership with parents and other provisions to assess, monitor and plan to promote children's learning. The childminder has an in-depth understanding of child protection procedures. She is confident about what action she must take to protect the welfare of children in her care. The childminder demonstrates how she successfully identifies and minimises risks to children. She takes all the necessary steps to make sure her home is safe and well organised to meet children's needs. Her home is well maintained and has a wide range of play resources that are easily accessible so that children can be independent in their play. The childminder understands how to promote children's emotional and physical well-
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The provision meets requirements
being. She has plans in place to provide healthy and nutritious food and daily opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise. She knows how to help positively manage children's behaviour and to respect and value each other. The childminder holds a first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. She understands the requirement to notify Ofsted of any changes.
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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 checked the areas of the childminder's home that will be used when caring for children. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning. The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder will use when caring for children. The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation plans.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY443907 Local authority Sandwell Inspection number 1060064 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 registered person
Date of previous inspection 19 December 2012
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Telephone number
The childminder was registered in 2012. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5.
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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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