Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY418890
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
31 Jan 2018
- Inspectors verified
Adelaide Griffith
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder Report
- URN verified
EY418890
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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 knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children. p.1
- She keeps up to date with changes in safeguarding procedures. p.1
- The childminder provides a stimulating environment with a vast selection of age- appropriate toys and resources. p.1
- The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure the premises are in a suitable condition at all times. p.1
- The childminder demonstrates that she has a good understanding of how to promote children's good health. p.1
- She is aware of the importance of physical exercise and effective hygiene practices as part of the daily routine to meet children's needs. p.1
- The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of what children need to make good progress. p.1
- She knows how to observe, assess and plan for children's learning. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 259
- shorter than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 48, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Inspection date
Previous inspection date 31 January 2018 20 October 2014
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The provision meets requirements
The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children. She keeps up to date with changes in safeguarding procedures. The childminder provides a stimulating environment with a vast selection of age- appropriate toys and resources. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure the premises are in a suitable condition at all times. The childminder demonstrates that she has a good understanding of how to promote children's good health. She is aware of the importance of physical exercise and effective hygiene practices as part of the daily routine to meet children's needs. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of what children need to make good progress. She knows how to observe, assess and plan for children's learning. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnerships with parents and other providers to ensure children receive the support they need for their learning.
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The provision meets requirements
She maintains her professional development and is aware of reviewing her practice regularly as part of the self-evaluation process.
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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 observe and plan for children's learning. She discussed how she would work with parents to promote their children's learning. The inspector carried out a tour of the premises, and observed the range of resources available for children's learning and play. The inspector discussed self-evaluation and the childminder's understanding of reviewing her practice regularly. The inspector discussed healthcare routines with the childminder. The inspector looked at relevant documents the childminder might use for the smooth running of her provision.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY418890 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 1071341 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0
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Name of registered person
Date of previous inspection 20 October 2014
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Telephone number
The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Winslow in Buckinghamshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3.
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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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