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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 148251

Inspected 4 May 2017 · URN 148251

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  • Inspection date verified

    4 May 2017

  • Inspectors verified

    Tracy Bartholomew

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    148251

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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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+56Positivemore positive than 81% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
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  • What needs to improve232w+56

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Pages
4
Words of findings
235
shorter than usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 46, typical 47
Average sentence
14 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 34%About the inspection 64%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2017 9 September 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder's home is clean and suitable. The childminder understands the importance of children accessing fresh air and has a safe and well-maintained garden.  The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She knows how to assess and track their development. She has a variety of appropriate toys and resources available to support and build on children's learning.  The childminder is confident in the procedures to follow to protect children's welfare. She has suitable safeguarding procedures and understands the referral system.  The childminder understands the importance of good partnerships with parents. She has required documentation in place to maintain continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder understands the significance of keeping her knowledge and training up to date, to maintain requirements.  The childminder has successfully addressed the previous recommendations made at the

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The provision meets requirements

last inspection, which shows a commitment to driving improvements.

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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 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, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked to ensure the home and premises are safe to meet the safety and welfare of the children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and plans for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148251 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1097258 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 9 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in Woodley, Berkshire. She offers care from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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