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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 148467

Inspected 26 Nov 2018 · URN 148467

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  • Inspection date verified

    26 Nov 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Ingrid Howell

  • Early years verified

    Met

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    148467

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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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−22Mixedmore positive than 14% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • What needs to improve316w−22

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Pages
4
Words of findings
317
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 41, typical 47
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
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Findings 2%What needs to improve 45%About the inspection 53%

Full report text

Inspection date 26 November 2018 Previous inspection date 15 December 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to observe and assess children's progress to identify any gaps in their development and plan for their next steps in learning. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of building strong partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend, to share information about children's progress. n The childminder understands her responsibilities in protecting children from harm. She is aware of the possible signs that might indicate a child is at risk and the reporting procedures she must follow. n The childminder knows the importance of evaluating her practice. She acknowledges the advantage of involving others, such as parents and other professionals to help identify areas for improvement. n The childminder recognises her role in teaching children to respect and value others. She understands the need for setting clear boundaries to help guide children's behaviour.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder acknowledges the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date, to ensure she is informed of any changes in legislation.

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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 a range of relevant policies and discussed how these would be implemented. n The inspector checked other required documentation, such as the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of the statutory requirements.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector questioned the childminder to establish her understanding of how to keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148467 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10083560 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 15 December 2014

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The childminder registered in 1998 and ives in Woodley, Berkshire. She provides care on weekdays before and after school in term time, and between 7:30am and 6pm during school holidays.

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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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