Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Bracknell Forest
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
30 Aug 2018
- Inspectors verified
Ingrid Howell
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY371033
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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).
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Reads more critically than most reports of this type graded Met.
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- The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date and how to evaluate her practice to help identify areas for improvement. p.1
- The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe and protecting them from risk of harm. p.1
- She is aware of the action to take should she ever have concerns about a child's well-being. p.1
- The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. p.1
- She knows how to observe and assess children's progress and how to identify any gaps in their progress. p.1
- The childminder knows the importance of teaching children how to lead a healthy lifestyle, such as making healthy food choices and being physically active. p.1
- The childminder acknowledges the importance of building strong partnerships with parents, including the value of sharing information about their children's learning and development. p.1
- There were no children present when this inspection took place. p.1
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Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 322
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 45, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Inspection date 30 August 2018 Previous inspection date 10 June 2015
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date and how to evaluate her practice to help identify areas for improvement. n The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe and protecting them from risk of harm. She is aware of the action to take should she ever have concerns about a child's well-being. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She knows how to observe and assess children's progress and how to identify any gaps in their progress. n The childminder knows the importance of teaching children how to lead a healthy lifestyle, such as making healthy food choices and being physically active. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of building strong partnerships with parents, including the value of sharing information about their children's learning and development. n The childminder understands her role in teaching children how to behave well, and
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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 viewed the areas of the home used by children. n Discussions were held with the childminder about practice, including how she assesses children and shares information with parents. n The inspector viewed a range of relevant policies the childminder has in place. n The arrangements for safeguarding children were checked, including evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the setting.
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This provision meets requirements
n The inspector checked other required documentation, such as the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY371033 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10060915 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2015
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Warfield, in Bracknell, Berkshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday for most of the year.
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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
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