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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY225656

Inspected 23 Aug 2017 · URN EY225656

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  • Inspection date verified

    23 Aug 2017

  • Inspectors verified

    Jacqueline Mason

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY225656

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  • OverallNot met
  • Early yearsGood

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

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0Mixedmore positive than 76% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • What needs to improve374w0

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Pages
4
Words of findings
374
about usual (typical 401)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 42, typical 46
Average sentence
19 words
Next steps
8
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Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 46%About the inspection 52%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 August 2017 7 December 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder is not sure of the process to follow if he has a child protection concern or if an allegation is made against himself or a household member. He is not aware of indicators that children are at risk of being exposed to extreme behaviours or views.  The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate and has not maintained public liability insurance.  The childminder talks confidently about how he fosters close emotional bonds between himself and the children. He is aware of supporting children to behave in ways that are safe for themselves and others.  The childminder understands the benefits of effective communication with parents and others who provide care and learning for the children. He describes effective methods for promoting a useful two-way flow of information.  The childminder demonstrates an understanding of his role in supporting and promoting children's achievements. He is aware of the need to plan activities to build

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The provision does not meet requirements

on what children already know and help them make progress in all areas of learning.

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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

 gain a secure knowledge and understanding of Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures and how to respond appropriately if there is a safeguarding concern about a child or if an allegation is made against the childminder or a household member 31/10/2017

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Due Date

 improve and maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, with particular regard to developing understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015 31/10/2017

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Due Date

 complete and maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification, relevant for caring for young children and where relevant, babies 30/11/2017

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Due Date

 obtain appropriate public liability insurance to cover the childminding provision. 31/08/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder about the service that he provides.  The inspector checked the suitability of the rooms used for childminding.  The inspector looked at written documentation and a selection of policies.  The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder and the suitability of household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225656 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1059628 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 7 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. He operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co- childminder.

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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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