Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder, Out-of school day care in Sheffield
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
21 Jun 2019
- Inspectors verified
Andrew Clark
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
300684
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Grade profile
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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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No strong criticism found.
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- The childminder understands how to observe children to identify their different interests and needs. p.1
- She knows how to plan a variety of activities and provide interesting resources to help them make good progress and enjoy their learning. p.1
- The childminder reflects on the quality of her practice. p.1
- She knows how to develop her professional practice through training and research. p.1
- She has addressed recommendations raised at her last inspection. p.1
- The childminder is knowledgeable about how to protect children from harm. p.1
- She makes sure that her safeguarding training and practice reflect current expectations. p.1
- She understands the procedures she needs to follow to report any concerns or allegations to the relevant authorities. p.1
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Health & safety4
“She is a qualified paediatric first aider.” p.1
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 392
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 47, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 15 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date 21 June 2019 Previous inspection date 21 May 2015
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder understands how to observe children to identify their different interests and needs. She knows how to plan a variety of activities and provide interesting resources to help them make good progress and enjoy their learning. n The childminder reflects on the quality of her practice. She knows how to develop her professional practice through training and research. She has addressed recommendations raised at her last inspection. n The childminder is knowledgeable about how to protect children from harm. She makes sure that her safeguarding training and practice reflect current expectations. She understands the procedures she needs to follow to report any concerns or allegations to the relevant authorities. She is a qualified paediatric first aider. n The childminder understands how to support children's positive behaviour, including teaching children right from wrong. She helps children to learn to share and take turns.
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This provision meets requirements
She supports them to settle smoothly into her care and develop their confidence. n The childminder knows the value of working in partnership with parents. She regularly shares information about children's experiences and the progress they make. She helps parents to provide continuity to children's learning at home. n The childminder understands the importance of making regular checks to ensure that children play and learn in a safe and welcoming environment.
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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 held discussions with the childminder regarding her policies and procedures and how she intends to meet the early years foundation stage requirements. n The inspector discussed the safety and welfare requirements and reviewed risk assessments and suitability checks for the household. n The inspector carried out a tour of the premises and discussed the equipment and toys she intends to use. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the education programmes, including how she plans to observe children and assess their development.
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Setting details
Unique reference number 300684 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 10071189 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 6 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 21 May 2015
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2000. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, in term time only. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.
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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
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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