Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Hampshire
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
13 Aug 2018
- Inspectors verified
Helen Robinshaw
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY434490
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Grade profile
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- OverallMet
- Early yearsGood
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
Tone of the report
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In line with other reports of this type graded Met.
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No strong criticism found.
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- The childminder keeps her knowledge in safeguarding and child protection up to date. p.1
- She knows what to do, and whom to contact, in the event of a concern. p.1
- The childminder holds a current first-aid qualification. p.1
- She is experienced in completing daily safety checks of the premises to minimise any potential risks or hazards. p.1
- The childminder continues to use information from training, research and other professionals to help her evaluate and improve her practice. p.1
- The childminder knows how to plan for children's individual needs, complete assessments of children's learning and development, and monitor their progress. p.1
- The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years settings to promote children's well-being and learning. p.1
- The childminder has clear policies and procedures to support children's well-being. p.1
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Wellbeing & mental health2
“The childminder has clear policies and procedures to support children's well-being.” p.1
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 310
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 42, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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Full report text
Inspection date 13 August 2018 Previous inspection date 2 September 2015
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder keeps her knowledge in safeguarding and child protection up to date. She knows what to do, and whom to contact, in the event of a concern. n The childminder holds a current first-aid qualification. She is experienced in completing daily safety checks of the premises to minimise any potential risks or hazards. n The childminder continues to use information from training, research and other professionals to help her evaluate and improve her practice. n The childminder knows how to plan for children's individual needs, complete assessments of children's learning and development, and monitor their progress. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years settings to promote children's well-being and learning. n The childminder has clear policies and procedures to support children's well-being. She has a secure understanding of how to promote healthy lifestyles and positive, confident
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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including policies, suitability checks and training certificates. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge and experience of safeguarding and child protection procedures. n The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder and talked with the older children present about their experiences. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her experience working with children.
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This provision meets requirements
n The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided in their letters.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY434490 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063260 Type of provision Childminder
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Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 7 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 2 September 2015
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Andover, Hampshire. The childminder mostly cares for children aged four and over, before and after school and during the holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.
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Registers
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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Registers
procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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