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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 402993

Inspected 6 Jul 2018 · URN 402993

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  • Inspection date verified

    6 Jul 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Elizabeth Fish

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    402993

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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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−4Mixedmore positive than 26% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings9w0
  • What needs to improve224w−4

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No strong criticism found.

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Pages
4
Words of findings
227
shorter than usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 46, typical 47
Average sentence
19 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 33%About the inspection 66%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2018 30 January 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder talks confidently about how she intends to share information with parents to complement children's learning.  The childminder understands how to promote children's communication skills and gives examples of how she helps children to develop their listening skills, as well as talk about their interests.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of the importance of working with schools to complement children's learning.  The childminder describes how she helps children to settle-in and develop relationships with her.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse to children and knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child in her care.  The childminder talks about how she plans to improve her provision further and strengthen her professional knowledge.

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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 her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The inspector checked the suitability of all relevant members of the household.  The inspector viewed a range of documents, such as policies, qualifications and risk assessments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 402993 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1091018 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 9 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Hexham, Northumberland. She operates all year round from 8am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Wednesday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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