Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Salford
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- Inspection date verified
12 Jan 2018
- Inspectors verified
Shelley O'Brien
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder Report
- URN verified
EY457991
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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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- The childminder has an excellent understanding of the learning and development requirements. p.1
- She plans to use her knowledge of the areas of learning to teach children skills for the future, such as mathematics, language and communication and social skills. p.1
- The childminder discusses how she monitors her own practice and that of her assistant. p.1
- She shows a strong commitment to identifying future developments for improvements to her setting. p.1
- The childminder understands how to safeguard children. p.1
- She understands the local procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. p.1
- The childminder describes how she intends to promote children's positive behaviour and a respect for their peers and the environment. p.1
- The childminder describes how she plans to work in partnership with parents, other early years settings and local schools to support children's emotional well-being. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 244
- shorter than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 46, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Inspection date
Previous inspection date 12 January 2018 23 June 2014
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The provision meets requirements
The childminder has an excellent understanding of the learning and development requirements. She plans to use her knowledge of the areas of learning to teach children skills for the future, such as mathematics, language and communication and social skills. The childminder discusses how she monitors her own practice and that of her assistant. She shows a strong commitment to identifying future developments for improvements to her setting. The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She understands the local procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder describes how she intends to promote children's positive behaviour and a respect for their peers and the environment. The childminder describes how she plans to work in partnership with parents, other early years settings and local schools to support children's emotional well-being. The childminder is enthusiastic about her role and understands the importance of
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The provision meets requirements
fostering strong relationships with children.
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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 educational programmes for children and undertake planning, observations and assessments. The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant and discussed her understanding of safeguarding procedures. The inspector discussed with the childminder the documentation she intends to use when caring for children. The inspector viewed the areas of the home intended for childminding purposes, including the area for overnight care. The inspector discussed with the childminder her plans for future improvement and continuous development.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY457991 Local authority Salford Inspection number 1087449 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years 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 23 June 2014
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Telephone number
The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Salford area of Greater Manchester. She operates all year round, including weekends, and offers overnight care. All sessions are by prior arrangement only. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. She employs an assistant.
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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
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