Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder 955147
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
28 Nov 2018
- Inspectors verified
Helen Robinshaw
- Early years verified
Met
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
955147
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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 is highly experienced in safeguarding and child protection issues. p.1
- She keeps her knowledge up to date and knows who to contact in the event of a concern. p.1
- The childminder reflects carefully on her work with children at her home and as a school practitioner. p.1
- She is well qualified and continues to extend the scope of her training and research to improve the quality of her care and teaching. p.1
- The childminder understands how to use observations and assessments to promote children's learning, evaluate their progress and prepare them for school. p.1
- Her work in schools helps her to know what is expected of children and how to provide continuity in their learning. p.1
- The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to promote children's well-being and learning. p.1
- The childminder has clear policies and procedures to support children's well-being. p.1
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Wellbeing & mental health2
“The childminder has clear policies and procedures to support children's well-being.” p.1
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 359
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 47, 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 28 November 2018 Previous inspection date 5 September 2014
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder is highly experienced in safeguarding and child protection issues. She keeps her knowledge up to date and knows who to contact in the event of a concern. n The childminder reflects carefully on her work with children at her home and as a school practitioner. She is well qualified and continues to extend the scope of her training and research to improve the quality of her care and teaching. n The childminder understands how to use observations and assessments to promote children's learning, evaluate their progress and prepare them for school. Her work in schools helps her to know what is expected of children and how to provide continuity in their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to promote children's well-being and learning. n The childminder has clear policies and procedures to support children's well-being. She has a secure understanding of how to promote healthy lifestyles and positive, confident
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This provision meets requirements
behaviour in children. n The childminder helps children learn to understand, respect and value other people. She knows how to use encouragement and praise to foster positive relationships and how to build children's resilience to peer pressure.
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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 sampled the childminder's documentation, including policies, suitability checks and training certificates. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge and experience of safeguarding and child protection procedures. n The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder and talked with older children present about their experiences. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her extensive experience as an early
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This provision meets requirements
years practitioner. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided in their letters.
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Setting details
Unique reference number 955147 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10083355 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 5 September 2014
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Registers
The childminder registered in 1995. She offers wraparound care for children of school age. The childminder has a recognised early years 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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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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