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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 141573

Inspected 1 Oct 2018 · URN 141573

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  • Inspection date verified

    1 Oct 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Sarah Holley

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    141573

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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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+46Positivemore positive than 74% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve327w+46

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Pages
4
Words of findings
327
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 48, typical 47
Average sentence
18 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 1 October 2018 Previous inspection date 26 March 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a thorough understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder understands how to monitor children's progress and how to plan for and support their ongoing progress. She understands the skills that they need to make a successful move to school. n The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child. n The childminder knows how to help children learn to behave well, enjoy learning and to be tolerant and considerate towards others. n The childminder understands how to help children to enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, such as teaching them how to follow a healthy diet and to enjoy spending time in the fresh air. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her skills up to date and reviewing her practice in order to develop further what she does.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of how children learn, safeguarding and first aid. n The inspector viewed the parts of the childminder's home that she plans to use when caring for children and discussed her understanding of how to identify and minimise

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This provision meets requirements

risks. n The inspector looked at documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141573 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10060719 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 6 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 26 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. She offers care before and after school, 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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If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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