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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 119144

Inspected 12 Sept 2018 · URN 119144

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  • Inspection date verified

    12 Sept 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

    119144

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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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−2Mixedmore positive than 28% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve333w−2

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Pages
4
Words of findings
333
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 44, typical 47
Average sentence
15 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 2%What needs to improve 47%About the inspection 52%

Full report text

Inspection date 12 September 2018 Previous inspection date 7 March 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises 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 welfare and well-being. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children good hygiene routines, healthy lifestyles and in setting clear boundaries to help guide their behaviour. n The childminder effectively reviews her practice and provision. She has taken positive steps to make improvements since her previous inspection. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to observe and assess children's progress, how to identify any gaps in their development and how to plan for their next steps in learning. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of building strong partnerships with parents and to share information about children's progress with them.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder extends her knowledge and skills. For example, she attends training and reads relevant documentation to keep well informed on current legislation.

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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 available for use by children. n Discussions were held with the childminder about practice, including how she assesses children and provides suitable learning activities and experiences for them. n The inspector checked a range of documentation, such as the paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish

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This provision meets requirements

her understanding of the statutory requirements. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119144 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10061688 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. She operates all week from 8am to 8.50am and 3.15pm and 5pm, during term time only.

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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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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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