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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 144888

Inspected 31 Jan 2017 · URN 144888

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  • Inspection date verified

    31 Jan 2017

  • Inspectors verified

    Rachel Howell

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    144888

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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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−3Mixedmore positive than 27% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings9w0
  • What needs to improve262w−3

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Pages
4
Words of findings
266
shorter than usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 49, typical 47
Average sentence
18 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
“some”, “not always”, “most”…

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Findings 1%What needs to improve 36%About the inspection 63%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 January 2017 1 October 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a current knowledge of safeguarding matters. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She understands how to assess and minimise risks in her home and outings to help keep children safe.  The childminder knows the importance of assessing children's progress, to spot any gaps in their development and to identify what they need to learn next. She understands how to plan activities that challenge children and prepare them for school.  The childminder recognises the importance of developing positive partnerships with parents. She plans to share information with parents to help support a consistent approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder understands how to encourage a healthy lifestyle and children's physical development. For example, she plans to offer children regular opportunities to be outside, such as playing in her garden, going on nature walks and visiting parks.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to support children to behave well, including teaching them to manage their emotions and to share and take turns with other 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 had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used for the care of children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies and some other documents the childminder has prepared to use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications, and discussed her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 144888 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1070349 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Westbury, Wiltshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. There were no children on roll in the early years age group 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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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