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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY473498

Inspected 23 Mar 2018 · URN EY473498

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Summary

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  • Inspection date verified

    23 Mar 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Lesley Bott

  • Early years verified

    Not met

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY473498

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Grade profile

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  • OverallNot met
  • Early yearsNot met

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

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−83Very criticalmore positive than 4% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • What needs to improve275w−83

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Pages
4
Words of findings
278
shorter than usual (typical 401)
Reading level
Fairly hard
Flesch 50, typical 46
Average sentence
15 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 37%About the inspection 62%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2018 18 July 2016

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has failed to maintain valid public liability insurance, which is also a breach of requirements relating to the Childcare Register.  The childminder has met the action raised at the last inspection. She has attended training to maintain a current and valid paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder demonstrates her understanding of safeguarding children. She is aware of the signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm or neglect. She is aware of the reporting procedures that she must follow in the event of any concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She provides parents with regular information to support their children's development at home.  The childminder demonstrates her knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She has a varied range of resources for indoor and outdoor use, to help

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The provision does not meet requirements

her support children's development across all age groups.

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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 and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that public liability insurance is valid and in place at all times. 26/03/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that she plans to use for childminding.  The inspector and the 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, including suitability checks for adults living on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473498 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1057298 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 18 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives Nantwich, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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