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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY296191

Inspected 4 Dec 2018 · URN EY296191

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  • Inspection date verified

    4 Dec 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Jan Hughes

  • Early years verified

    Met

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY296191

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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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Praisepositiverobustconsistent
Criticismconcernsharm

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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
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  • What needs to improve380w0

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Pages
4
Words of findings
381
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 45, typical 47
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 49%About the inspection 50%

Full report text

Inspection date 4 December 2018 Previous inspection date 10 September 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows her duty to safeguard children. She is aware of how to protect children from harm and how to report any concerns she has about children's safety and welfare. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's emotional well- being. She recognises the health benefits of providing children with regular fresh air, exercise and healthy food options. She knows how to help children develop their independence and to learn positive behaviour and attitudes. n The childminder knows how to plan activities to support children's next steps in learning and how to monitor and assess their progress to help them to be prepared for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder appreciates the benefits of working in partnership with parents and others to provide a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development. n The childminder recognises the value of professional development and evaluating her

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This provision meets requirements

practice to improve 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 discussed with the childminder her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements and how she evaluates her provision. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that will be used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available that the childminder intends to use. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet the learning and

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This provision meets requirements

development requirements. She also discussed how observations, assessments and planning will be used to identify and incorporate the next steps in children's learning. n The inspector looked at a selection of documents the childminder uses to monitor the safety of the children. These included robust safeguarding procedures, risk assessments and a range of other policies and procedures. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296191 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 10083373 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 10 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. The childminding provision operates from 7am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an 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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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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