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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY492158

Inspected 27 Nov 2017 · URN EY492158

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  • Inspection date verified

    27 Nov 2017

  • Inspectors verified

    Lesley Bott

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY492158

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  • OverallNot met

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

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−20Mixedmore positive than 59% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • What needs to improve283w−20

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Pages
4
Words of findings
284
shorter than usual (typical 401)
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Hard
Flesch 46, typical 46
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 38%About the inspection 61%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 November 2017 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not understand the importance of working in partnership with other early years settings to support children's care and learning needs.  The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, her understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe. She keeps her knowledge of child protection up to date and knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare or safety.  The childminder understands how to use observation and assessment of children's learning to plan a range of activities. She is able to give relevant examples of age- appropriate activities she would provide for children.  The childminder continues with her professional development to improve her knowledge. She evaluates her practice and shares ideas with other childminders.  The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She assesses risks in her environment to make sure that children can play and learn in safety.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder understands how to create an inclusive environment that supports the diversity of all children and their families.

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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 the provider must:

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Due Date

 develop further knowledge and understanding of sharing and obtaining information from other settings children attend. 27/12/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that she plans to use for children's care.  The inspector and childminder discussed the resources and equipment that she intends to use.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as suitability checks and training certificates.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492158 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 1022683 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. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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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