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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY489133

Inspected 28 Sept 2017 · URN EY489133

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  • Inspection date verified

    28 Sept 2017

  • Inspectors verified

    Amanda Perkin

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY489133

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  • OverallMet

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

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+50Positivemore positive than 77% 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 improve236w+50

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Pages
4
Words of findings
239
shorter than usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 47, 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 28 September 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows what to do if she is concerned, to protect a child's welfare.  The childminder knows how to support children's learning and how to help them develop new skills. She understands how to provide an inclusive service and prepare children for their future learning, including the move to school.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals, and sharing information about children's progress, to provide continuity for children.  The childminder knows how to promote children's physical and emotional well-being. She knows how to help children settle in her care and how to promote positive behaviour. She understands how to encourage children to enjoy a healthy diet and physical exercise.  The childminder understands the benefits of keeping her skills up to date, and of

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The provision meets requirements

evaluating her provision and continuing to make further 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 with the childminder how she intends to deliver the learning and development and the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding, child protection and first aid.  The inspector saw the parts of the childminder's home that she plans to use when caring for children.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and qualifications.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489133 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1014280 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe. The childminder is open Monday to Friday all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm.

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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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