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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY407696

Inspected 6 Sept 2017 · URN EY407696

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  • Inspection date verified

    6 Sept 2017

  • Inspectors verified

    Lorraine Pike

  • Early years verified

    Satisfactory

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Satisfactory

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY407696

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  • OverallMet
  • Early yearsSatisfactory

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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−10Mixedmore positive than 21% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings9w0
  • What needs to improve255w−10

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Pages
4
Words of findings
259
shorter than usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Fairly hard
Flesch 53, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
“some”, “not always”, “most”…

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Findings 1%What needs to improve 35%About the inspection 64%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 2017 5 April 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is fully aware of the importance of creating strong bonds with children. She plans to welcome children into her home to attend flexible settling-in sessions.  The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She has a good understanding of the possible signs that could indicate if a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to take swift action to protect children’s welfare in the event of a child protection concern.  The childminder explains how she plans to use a range of teaching skills to meet children’s individual learning styles. She understands how to create stimulating learning opportunities to support children to make good progress.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She knows to keep parents fully informed of their children’s progress and ideas to support learning at home.  The childminder plans to reflect on her practice and share relevant information with

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The provision meets requirements

staff at other provisions that children may attend, to support continuity in learning.

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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, how she intends 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 plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises that will be used by children and viewed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector reviewed the evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other persons living at the same premises.  The inspector discussed with the childminder, how she plans to deliver the early years foundation stage requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407696 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1097975 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 5 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Hemel Hempstead. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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