Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Cambridgeshire
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- Inspection date verified
18 Dec 2018
- Inspectors verified
Veronica Sharpe
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY318149
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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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In line with other reports of this type graded Met.
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- The childminder demonstrated through discussion her understanding of the importance of developing a good bond with children. p.1
- She plans to offer parents flexible settling-in visits and gather information from them to help her to meet children's individual needs. p.1
- The childminder understands how to assess children's development. p.1
- She described how she intends to make observations as children play and use these to help her to plan for the next steps in children's learning. p.1
- She plans to track children's progress so she is aware of any emerging gaps. p.1
- The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. p.1
- She is aware of the possible signs of abuse. p.1
- She attends safeguarding training regularly to refresh her knowledge. p.1
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Teaching & assessment2
“The childminder understands how to assess children's development.” p.1
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 307
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 49, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 15 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 5%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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Full report text
Inspection date 18 December 2018 Previous inspection date 7 April 2014
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder demonstrated through discussion her understanding of the importance of developing a good bond with children. She plans to offer parents flexible settling-in visits and gather information from them to help her to meet children's individual needs. n The childminder understands how to assess children's development. She described how she intends to make observations as children play and use these to help her to plan for the next steps in children's learning. She plans to track children's progress so she is aware of any emerging gaps. n The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse. She attends safeguarding training regularly to refresh her knowledge. n The childminder has an exceptional range of resources and equipment to promote children's progress in all the areas of learning. These are well organised so children can
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This provision meets requirements
access them easily and follow their own interests.
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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 looked at areas of the home used by minded children and the resources available to them. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the service she provides. She spoke to the childminder about how she meets the learning and development requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of household members and some policies and procedures.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY318149 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10059465 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 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 7 April 2014
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Oakington, Cambridge. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm all year round with the exception of bank 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
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