Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Buckinghamshire
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
8 May 2019
- Inspectors verified
Hazel Farrant
- Early years verified
Inadequate
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Inadequate
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY397759
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- OverallMet
- Early yearsInadequate
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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Reads more critically than most reports of this type graded Met.
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- The childminder understands how to use the information from her observations and assessments to plan for children's care and learning. p.1
- She recognises the importance of partnership working and sharing information with parents about their child's development. p.1
- The childminder regularly updates her knowledge of how to safeguard children. p.1
- She understands how to identify signs that may indicate a child could be at risk of harm. p.1
- She knows how to share concerns with external agencies to keep children safe. p.1
- The childminder understands to notify Ofsted of any adults acting as assistants, so that checks can be carried out to ensure they are suitable to be left with children. p.1
- The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving her service. p.1
- Since her previous inspection, she now demonstrates an understanding of the documentation she must keep, such as maintaining a record of children's attendance. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 350
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 45, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Inspection date 8 May 2019 Previous inspection date 22 November 2018
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder understands how to use the information from her observations and assessments to plan for children's care and learning. She recognises the importance of partnership working and sharing information with parents about their child's development. n The childminder regularly updates her knowledge of how to safeguard children. She understands how to identify signs that may indicate a child could be at risk of harm. She knows how to share concerns with external agencies to keep children safe. The childminder understands to notify Ofsted of any adults acting as assistants, so that checks can be carried out to ensure they are suitable to be left with children. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving her service. Since her previous inspection, she now demonstrates an understanding of the documentation she must keep, such as maintaining a record of children's attendance. n The childminder recognises the need to continue to develop her skills. For instance, she
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This provision meets requirements
is able to identify her own training needs and access the relevant training. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. For example, she knows that children respond well, when there are clear boundaries.
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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
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This provision meets requirements
n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the educational programmes and discussed the range of toys, equipment and resources available for children in the early years age group. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, including policies and procedures with the childminder. n The inspector checked documentary evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children, including her qualifications. n The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her service.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY397759 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10086404 Type of provision Childminder
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Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 22 November 2018
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Slough, Berkshire. She cares for children most weekdays for most of the year.
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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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