Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Wiltshire
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- Inspection date verified
25 Sept 2018
- Inspectors verified
Rachel Howell
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Not met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY494344
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- OverallNot met
10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate, which means that she is unable to care appropriately for children should minor accidents occur. p.1
- She has also not notified Ofsted of changes to her circumstances within the required timescales. p.1
- The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to protect children from harm. p.1
- She holds public liability insurance and has suitable policies and procedures in place which underpin her practice. p.1
- The childminder knows how to provide challenge for children, taking their interests into account. p.1
- She understands the importance of assessing children's progress, to spot any gaps in their development and to identify what they need to learn next. p.1
- The childminder understands the importance of helping children to lead healthy lifestyles. p.1
- She discusses providing regular opportunities for children to play and exercise outside, explore nature and develop their physical skills. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 355
- about usual (typical 401)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 39, typical 46
- Average sentence
- 18 words
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- 8
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Inspection date 25 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable
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This provision does not meet requirements
n The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate, which means that she is unable to care appropriately for children should minor accidents occur. She has also not notified Ofsted of changes to her circumstances within the required timescales. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to protect children from harm. She holds public liability insurance and has suitable policies and procedures in place which underpin her practice. n The childminder knows how to provide challenge for children, taking their interests into account. She understands the importance of assessing children's progress, to spot any gaps in their development and to identify what they need to learn next. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to lead healthy lifestyles. She discusses providing regular opportunities for children to play and exercise outside, explore nature and develop their physical skills.
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This provision does not meet requirements
n The childminder understands the importance of getting to know children and building strong relationships with them. She knows how to teach children about behaviour expectations, to help them learn how to share and take turns with other children.
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This 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 Childcare Register the provider must: Due date complete and maintain an appropriate first-aid qualification. 30/10/2018
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What the setting needs to do to improve further
Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector looked at policies and some other documents the childminder has prepared to use when caring for children. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications, and discussed with the childminder's her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY494344 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 10060397 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 Not applicable
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.
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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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