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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY454391

Inspected 4 Jun 2018 · URN EY454391

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  • Inspection date verified

    4 Jun 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Angela Sugden

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY454391

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  • OverallNot met
  • Early yearsGood

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

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+25Mostly positivemore positive than 90% of reports of this type graded Not met
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Criticismharmnot promptly

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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings9w0
  • What needs to improve286w+25

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Pages
4
Words of findings
288
shorter than usual (typical 401)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 42, typical 46
Average sentence
18 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 37%About the inspection 61%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2018 13 May 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not hold a valid first-aid qualification. She has booked to attend a relevant course but did not make arrangements promptly enough to ensure that she maintains an appropriate qualification at all times, as required.  The childminder knows how to observe and monitor children's development, to plan experiences to extend their learning and to promote healthy lifestyles.  The childminder understands child protection procedures and her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She knows how to promote children's safety and risk assess her home. The childminder understands the requirement to report accidents or injuries.  The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice and is clear about how she will develop her provision further to extend her knowledge and skills.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings to support a consistent approach to meeting children's individual needs.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of the importance of supporting children's emotional well-being and how to promote positive behaviour.

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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 a suitable first-aid qualification is maintained at all times. 02/07/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning when children are in her care and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector viewed a range of policies and documents that the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications and training certificates. She discussed self-evaluation and checked the childminder's understanding of the legal requirements.  The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's premises and garden where childcare is to be provided. She discussed how the childminder will organise play resources to support children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454391 Local authority Kirklees Inspection number 1066396 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Honley, West Yorkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 6pm from Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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