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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY356492

Inspected 13 Mar 2017 · URN EY356492

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  • Inspection date verified

    13 Mar 2017

  • Inspectors verified

    Cathryn Clarricoates

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY356492

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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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+41Positivemore positive than 69% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings9w0
  • What needs to improve333w+41

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Pages
4
Words of findings
335
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 43, typical 47
Average sentence
19 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 41%About the inspection 58%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2017 14 November 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder and her assistant have a sound knowledge of child protection procedures. They understand their responsibilities to promote the welfare of all children in their care.  Systems and procedures are in place to help minimise any risks to children's safety and welfare. Checks of the premises are carried out daily and the home and garden are kept secure.  The childminder and her assistant have a thorough knowledge and understanding of how to provide children with stimulating resources and challenging activities that complement their learning at home or at other early years settings. Robust systems are in place for the monitoring, tracking and evaluation of children's learning and development.  The childminder understands the value of working in partnership with parents, and with other professionals, to help identify any gaps in children's development and plan appropriately for their future learning.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder and her assistant understand how to promote children's good behaviour and self-esteem. They show an awareness of how to help children build positive relationships with each other and develop their independence. They prioritise promotion of children's awareness of similarities and differences beyond their own experiences.  The childminder and her assistant have effective procedures in place to help children settle. They spend time getting to know children and demonstrate an understanding of how to meet their physical and emotional needs well.  The childminder intends to use feedback from parents and children to inform her reflections upon practice and 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 and her assistant how they intend to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and her assistant and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356492 Local authority North Tyneside Inspection number 1059757 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 12 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in North Shields. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and her assistant hold appropriate qualifications at level 3.

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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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