Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in West Sussex
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
31 Oct 2018
- Inspectors verified
Helen Penticost
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY552095
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder has a secure knowledge of children protection and understands his role, and the procedures to follow if he has concerns for a child's welfare. p.1
- He knows how to assess and minimise risks to help keep children safe, while enabling them to learn about their own safety and that of others. p.1
- The childminder understands the importance of keeping his knowledge up-to-date and making good use of training and research to improve his skills. p.1
- The childminder demonstrates his awareness of incorporating each area of learning within activities to encourage children's all-round development. p.1
- He understands how to observe and assess children's levels of development and how to plan for their next steps in learning. p.1
- The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's well-being. p.1
- He understands effective behaviour management techniques and how to enable children to build confidence and self-esteem. p.1
- The childminder is aware of how to work in partnership with parents. p.1
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Parents & families2
“The childminder is aware of how to work in partnership with parents.” p.1
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 327
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 44, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Where the words go
Full report text
Inspection date 31 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has a secure knowledge of children protection and understands his role, and the procedures to follow if he has concerns for a child's welfare. He knows how to assess and minimise risks to help keep children safe, while enabling them to learn about their own safety and that of others. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping his knowledge up-to-date and making good use of training and research to improve his skills. n The childminder demonstrates his awareness of incorporating each area of learning within activities to encourage children's all-round development. He understands how to observe and assess children's levels of development and how to plan for their next steps in learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's well-being. He understands effective behaviour management techniques and how to enable children to build confidence and self-esteem.
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder is aware of how to work in partnership with parents. For example, he knows the importance of including them in all aspects of their children's development to help promote continuity in care and learning.
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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 he would promote all areas of learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how he would observe children's learning and monitor their development. n The inspector viewed the childminder's written documentation. n The inspector discussed with the childminder his knowledge of current legislation and how he would work in partnership with parents.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY552095 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10079050 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 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. He provides care all year round.
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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
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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Registers
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