Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder 252401
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
17 Dec 2018
- Inspectors verified
Tracy Hopkins
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
252401
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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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- The childminder is confident in discussing safeguarding procedures. p.1
- She can recognise the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and knows what to do should she have concerns regarding a child's welfare. p.1
- The childminder holds a first-aid qualification and is able to demonstrate her knowledge of how to provide medical attention in the event of an accident. p.1
- The childminder knows how to risk assess her premises to keep children safe and secure. p.1
- She has a range of equipment appropriate for children's use. p.1
- In addition, she knows how to minimise any risks in the home and on outings. p.1
- The childminder knows how to carry out ongoing observations and assessments to support children's development and to plan activities to help them progress in all areas of learning. p.1
- She demonstrates a secure knowledge of how children learn. p.1
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Records & policies3
“The childminder is confident in discussing safeguarding procedures.” p.1
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 363
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 45, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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Inspection date 17 December 2018 Previous inspection date 11 May 2015
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder is confident in discussing safeguarding procedures. She can recognise the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and knows what to do should she have concerns regarding a child's welfare. n The childminder holds a first-aid qualification and is able to demonstrate her knowledge of how to provide medical attention in the event of an accident. n The childminder knows how to risk assess her premises to keep children safe and secure. She has a range of equipment appropriate for children's use. In addition, she knows how to minimise any risks in the home and on outings. n The childminder knows how to carry out ongoing observations and assessments to support children's development and to plan activities to help them progress in all areas of learning. She demonstrates a secure knowledge of how children learn. n The childminder demonstrates she understands how to positively manage children's
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This provision meets requirements
behaviour. She knows how to help children build relationships, encouraging them to consider the needs of others and to share and take turns. n The childminder knows the importance of establishing partnerships with parents and other professionals, to have a shared approach to meeting children's learning and care needs.
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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 held discussions with the childminder about the learning and development and safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector and the childminder discussed and looked at toys, books, resources and equipment that she intends to use. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including policies and procedures, insurance and documentation used to support children's learning and development.
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This provision meets requirements
n The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.
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Setting details
Unique reference number 252401 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10071118 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 11 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 11 May 2015
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Registers
The childminder registered in 1982 and lives in Nottingham. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.
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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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