Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY457468
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- Inspection date verified
15 Nov 2018
- Inspectors verified
Amanda Perkin
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY457468
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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 an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures. p.1
- She is aware of her responsibility to report any child protection concerns to the relevant agency. p.1
- The childminder knows how to keep children safe and in good health, for example, by providing healthy meals and daily exercise. p.1
- The childminder is aware of the need to teach children to be respectful and kind to others. p.1
- She knows how to encourage good behaviour. p.1
- The childminder knows how to observe and assess children and use the information gained to plan activities for them. p.1
- She is aware of the need to ensure all children are developing the skills they need to be ready for school. p.1
- The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other early years settings to provide continuity of care. p.1
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Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 329
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 50, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 14 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date 6 August 2013
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She is aware of her responsibility to report any child protection concerns to the relevant agency. n The childminder knows how to keep children safe and in good health, for example, by providing healthy meals and daily exercise. n The childminder is aware of the need to teach children to be respectful and kind to others. She knows how to encourage good behaviour. n The childminder knows how to observe and assess children and use the information gained to plan activities for them. She is aware of the need to ensure all children are developing the skills they need to be ready for school. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other early years settings to provide continuity of care. n The childminder understands the need to evaluate practice and continues to develop knowledge and skills. For example, she has accessed advice from childcare
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This provision meets requirements
professionals to support and enhance outcomes for children.
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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 viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector reviewed the resources and talked to the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programmes when caring for young children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment and self-evaluation. n The inspector looked at a range of documents. This included evidence of the suitability
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This provision meets requirements
of all adults living and working on the premises.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY457468 Local authority Oxfordshire Inspection number 10068773 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 6 August 2013
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in a village near Thame, in Oxfordshire. She offers care Monday to Thursday, from 2.45pm until 5.45pm during school term times, and from 8am until 5.45pm, during the school 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
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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