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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY540317

Inspected 26 Feb 2019 · URN EY540317

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  • Inspection date verified

    26 Feb 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Gemma Rolstone

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY540317

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  • OverallMet

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−36Criticalmore positive than 8% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
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  • What needs to improve300w−36

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Pages
4
Words of findings
301
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 42, typical 47
Average sentence
15 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 43%About the inspection 55%

Full report text

Inspection date 26 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps his premises safe and removes any risk to children. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning and provides appropriate learning experiences to help them make progress and prepare them for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder works well with parents to support the continuity of children's care between home and the setting. For example, the settling-in procedures are adapted accordingly to help children settle into the environment. n The childminder understands how to evaluate his provision to help him improve his practice and meet the range of needs of the children that attend. For example, he has attended training specifically for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour and help children follow rules and boundaries, and respect each other's differences. n The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands

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This provision meets requirements

safeguarding procedures and can identify concerns that may indicate a child is at risk. He knows how to report any concerns.

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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 spoke to the childminder about matters relating to leadership and management. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's assessment records, training certificates and safeguarding procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about his childminding practices and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540317 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10089985 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 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Stratton, Cornwall. He operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. He holds a relevant 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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T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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