Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Hampshire
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- Inspection date verified
11 Oct 2018
- Inspectors verified
Tracy Bartholomew
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY471404
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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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- The childminder has a strong understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. p.1
- She understands how children develop and is aware of the importance of tracking and observing children's development to help them make progress. p.1
- The childminder is aware of how to manage children's behaviour and is confident in procedures for maintaining children's health. p.1
- The childminder understands her roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. p.1
- She is confident in the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. p.1
- The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's care and learning to maintain continuity of care. p.1
- The childminder acknowledges the importance of keeping her training up to date and reflecting on her practice to drive improvements. p.1
- There were no children present when this inspection took place. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 273
- shorter than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 41, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date 11 October 2018 Previous inspection date 4 June 2014
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has a strong understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. She understands how children develop and is aware of the importance of tracking and observing children's development to help them make progress. n The childminder is aware of how to manage children's behaviour and is confident in procedures for maintaining children's health. n The childminder understands her roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. She is confident in the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's care and learning to maintain continuity of care. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of keeping her training up to date and reflecting on her practice to drive improvements.
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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 requirements with the childminder to check her knowledge. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports and delivers the educational programmes for children. n The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and plans for improvement.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY471404 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10068902 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 5 - 11 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 4 June 2014
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Brighton Hill, Basingstoke. She operates weekdays for most of the year, offering before and after school care.
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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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