Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder 148458
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- Inspection date verified
14 Dec 2018
- Inspectors verified
Ingrid Howell
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
148458
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- OverallMet
- Early yearsGood
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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Reads more critically than most reports of this type graded Met.
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- The childminder has a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. p.1
- She demonstrates a secure understanding of the planning, observation and assessment process to support individual children's progress. p.1
- The childminder can discuss how she plans to share information with parents and other professionals involved in children's development to support their learning and care needs. p.1
- The childminder understands her responsibilities in protecting children from harm. p.1
- She is aware of the possible signs that might indicate a child is at risk and the reporting procedures she must follow. p.1
- The childminder knows the importance of evaluating her practice. p.1
- She acknowledges the advantage of involving others, such as parents, children and other professionals to help identify areas for improvement. p.1
- The childminder recognises her role in teaching children to respect and value others. p.1
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Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 362
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 40, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date 14 December 2018 Previous inspection date 4 November 2015
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She demonstrates a secure understanding of the planning, observation and assessment process to support individual children's progress. n The childminder can discuss how she plans to share information with parents and other professionals involved in children's development to support their learning and care needs. 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, children and other professionals to help identify areas for improvement. n The childminder recognises her role in teaching children to respect and value others.
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This provision meets requirements
She understands her role in setting clear boundaries to help guide children's behaviour. n Resources are plentiful, of a good quality and cover the areas of learning. The childminder demonstrates how she intends to use the resources to help support children's learning through their play. 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 the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children, and how she would monitor their learning and development. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance.
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This provision meets requirements
n The inspector examined the records and documents provided by the childminder.
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Setting details
Unique reference number 148458 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10066967 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2015
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Registers
The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Twyford, Berkshire. She operates her service on weekdays for most of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification.
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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
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