Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Mathieson, Janet
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
19 Nov 2018
- Inspectors verified
Kerry Lynn
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
121664
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Grade profile
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- OverallMet
- Early yearsGood
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
Tone of the report
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Reads more critically than most reports of this type graded Met.
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No strong criticism found.
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- The childminder knows how to teach early years children. p.1
- She discusses how she finds out what children can do and what their interests are by observing them. p.1
- She uses government guidance to assess if they are achieving in line with the typical outcomes for their ages and to consider how to continue to support their progress. p.1
- The childminder knows how to safeguard children. p.1
- She has a confident knowledge of the signs that may indicate that a child's welfare is at risk and of the procedures to follow if she has a concern. p.1
- The childminder understands how to provide for children's well-being. p.1
- She describes how she intends to teach them how to be healthy. p.1
- She knows how to promote independence and social skills. p.1
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Wellbeing & mental health2
“The childminder understands how to provide for children's well-being.” p.1
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 348
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 53, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
Where the words go
Full report text
Inspection date 19 November 2018 Previous inspection date 27 July 2015
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder knows how to teach early years children. She discusses how she finds out what children can do and what their interests are by observing them. She uses government guidance to assess if they are achieving in line with the typical outcomes for their ages and to consider how to continue to support their progress. n The childminder knows how to safeguard children. She has a confident knowledge of the signs that may indicate that a child's welfare is at risk and of the procedures to follow if she has a concern. n The childminder understands how to provide for children's well-being. She describes how she intends to teach them how to be healthy. She knows how to promote independence and social skills. n The childminder identifies the importance of partnership working. She discusses how she works in partnerships with parents, staff in other settings children attend and other professionals to ensure continuity in care for the children.
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder continues her professional development and acts to update and extend her knowledge. When working with children she intends to reflect on how well her practice meets children's needs and plans to make changes to improve her practice where necessary.
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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 her understanding of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector tested the childminder's understanding of how to provide for children's developmental needs and how to support their well-being. n The inspector checked the suitability of the premises. n The inspector checked the childminder's qualifications and ensured she had carried out
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Setting details
Unique reference number 121664 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10060488 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 27 July 2015
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Registers
The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Walton on Thames, Surrey. She opens Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, 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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