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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY263108

Inspected 5 Feb 2019 · URN EY263108

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  • Inspection date verified

    5 Feb 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Tracy Bartholomew

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY263108

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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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+50Positivemore positive than 77% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve281w+50

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Pages
4
Words of findings
283
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 44, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 2%What needs to improve 43%About the inspection 55%

Full report text

Inspection date 5 February 2019 Previous inspection date 5 October 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the seven areas of learning. She is aware of how to observe and track children's development to ensure they are making good progress. n The childminder understands the need to work in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's care and education, to maintain continuity of care. n The childminder maintains a welcoming and clean home for the children to play, learn and relax. n The childminder is an experienced practitioner and understands her role to safeguard children. In addition, she holds an appropriate first-aid qualification. n The childminder shows she is committed to improving her provision. For example, she has taken on board the recommendations raised at the last inspection and made appropriate changes.

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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 the early years foundation stage requirements with the childminder to check her knowledge. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she supports and delivers the educational programmes for children. n The inspector sampled documentation, including records the childminder uses, Disclosure and Barring Service checks, and policies and procedures.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and plans for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY263108 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10065531 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 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Tilehurst, near Reading. She operates her service from Monday to Friday term time only.

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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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