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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Fletcher, Amanda

Inspected 16 Aug 2018 · published 3 Sept 2018 · URN 309111

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  • Inspection date verified

    16 Aug 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Cath Palser

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    309111

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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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+66Positivemore positive than 88% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve358w+66

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4
Words of findings
359
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 48, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 48%About the inspection 51%

Full report text

Inspection date 16 August 2018 Previous inspection date 8 September 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe and the procedures to follow should she be concerned about the welfare or safety of a child. n The childminder is aware of the importance of reflecting on her practice. She knows to seek the views of parents and children to help her drive ongoing improvements. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and keeping them well informed of their children's progress. She knows how to seek appropriate support from other professionals to meet the needs of children, if needed. n The childminder understands the different ways children learn. She describes different activities to help children develop the skills they need for future learning and their move to school. n The childminder knows how to teach children to respect one another and be tolerant of others' beliefs. She is aware of how to implement positive strategies to promote

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This provision meets requirements

children's behaviour. n The childminder understands how to promote children's health, and physical and emotional well-being. She knows to provide healthy and nutritious meals and regular exercise.

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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 educational programmes and plan to promote each child's next steps in learning effectively. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed relevant documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises to be used by children and

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This provision meets requirements

discussed the toys and equipment available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 309111 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064114 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 8 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Rossendale. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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