Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder 210105
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- Inspection date verified
3 Dec 2018
- Inspectors verified
Beverley Devlin
- Early years verified
Met
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
210105
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- OverallMet
- Early yearsMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. p.1
- She demonstrates good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the correct procedure to follow to refer any concerns about children's welfare. p.1
- The childminder understands how to reflect on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. p.1
- She recognises the need to continue to improve her skills and knowledge. p.1
- The childminder explains how she will promote healthy lifestyles. p.1
- She discusses the importance of providing children with healthy snacks and regular opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air. p.1
- The childminder ensures her home is safe and suitable for children. p.1
- She offers a wide range of resources indoors and outdoors to support children's learning and development. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 328
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 41, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date 3 December 2018 Previous inspection date 19 September 2014
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and wider child protection issues. She demonstrates good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the correct procedure to follow to refer any concerns about children's welfare. n The childminder understands how to reflect on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. She recognises the need to continue to improve her skills and knowledge. n The childminder explains how she will promote healthy lifestyles. She discusses the importance of providing children with healthy snacks and regular opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air. n The childminder ensures her home is safe and suitable for children. She offers a wide range of resources indoors and outdoors to support children's learning and development. n The childminder has a clear understanding of the importance of working in partnerships with parents, professionals and other settings children may attend. She
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This provision meets requirements
demonstrates how she shares assessments, next steps in learning and other useful information to ensure continuity in children's 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 checked the suitability of all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation that the childminder will use when caring for children, evidence of training and suitability of household members.
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Setting details
Unique reference number 210105 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 10083405 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 12 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 19 September 2014
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The childminder registered in 1982. She lives in Stone, Staffordshire. The childminder's provision operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and Christmas week.
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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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