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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Rockey, Barbara Ann

Inspected 15 Mar 2019 · published 12 Apr 2019 · URN 111656

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  • Inspection date verified

    15 Mar 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Anthony Harper

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    111656

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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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+38Positivemore positive than 65% of reports of this type graded Met
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Praisehigh-qualityeffectivestrengthsclearconsistent
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  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve318w+38

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Pages
4
Words of findings
320
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 42, typical 47
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
8
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Findings 2%What needs to improve 44%About the inspection 55%

Full report text

Inspection date 15 March 2019 Previous inspection date 7 September 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder and her assistant demonstrate that they understand what is expected of them in order to provide high-quality teaching in their setting. n The childminder recognises her role in safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. The childminder and her assistant have regularly updated their training and know the procedures to follow if they have a concern. n The childminder understands how to offer a range of activities and opportunities to help support children's development across the curriculum. They know how to make good use of community resources, including the recreation ground and shoreline, to extend children's learning. n The childminder explains how she sets clear, consistent expectations for acceptable behaviour. She knows how to adapt these to help children of various ages and needs understand how to treat each other with respect. n The childminder understands why effective partnerships with parents are important.

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This provision meets requirements

She has considered how she plans to share information with other professionals and with those involved in children's care. n The childminder explains how she intends to evaluate the service by using children's and parents' views to identify strengths and areas to develop.

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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 requirements of registration with the childminder and the assistant. n The inspector viewed the home and garden areas used by the childminder. n The inspector reviewed a range of documents, including policies and procedures, evidence of staff suitability and parental feedback.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 111656 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 10063170 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Netley Abbey, near Southampton, Hampshire. She operates all year round from 7.15am, Monday to Friday. She provides overnight care. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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