Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Nottinghamshire
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- Inspection date verified
18 Mar 2019
- Inspectors verified
Lianne McElvaney
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Not met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY538834
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- OverallNot met
10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).
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Reads more warmly than most reports of this type graded Not met.
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- The childminder has not maintained public liability insurance, as required. p.1
- The childminder knows her responsibility to protect children. p.1
- She has clear procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. p.1
- The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate and is aware of how to maintain accurate records to support children's welfare and safety. p.1
- The childminder understands how to plan a variety of activities and experiences for children to help them progress in their learning and development. p.1
- For example, she knows how to plan for children's next steps in learning. p.1
- The childminder knows the importance of establishing effective partnerships with parents, local nurseries and primary schools. p.1
- She talks about discussing children's starting points with parents to enable her to create a consistent approach to children's care and learning. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 427
- about usual (typical 401)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 41, typical 46
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date 18 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable
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This provision does not meet requirements
n The childminder has not maintained public liability insurance, as required. n The childminder knows her responsibility to protect children. She has clear procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate and is aware of how to maintain accurate records to support children's welfare and safety. n The childminder understands how to plan a variety of activities and experiences for children to help them progress in their learning and development. For example, she knows how to plan for children's next steps in learning. n The childminder knows the importance of establishing effective partnerships with parents, local nurseries and primary schools. She talks about discussing children's starting points with parents to enable her to create a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to promote healthy lifestyles. She plans to provide
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This provision does not meet requirements
children with healthy snacks and promote their physical development through a range of activities outside the home. n The childminder effectively demonstrates how she will teach children to understand the importance of respecting and valuing other people's opinions. She explains how she will offer many experiences to children, in order to help them gain a good understanding of the world around them. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her service to identify and make improvements that benefit children's outcomes.
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This provision does not meet 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.
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What the setting needs to do to improve further
To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure that appropriate public liability insurance is maintained. 29/03/2019
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What the setting needs to do to improve further
Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and procedures and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY538834 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10080101 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Kirklington, Nottinghamshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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
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