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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY547901

Inspected 8 Jul 2019 · URN EY547901

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  • Inspection date verified

    8 Jul 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Wendy Dockerty

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY547901

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  • OverallMet

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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+37Positivemore positive than 64% 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 improve472w+37

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Pages
4
Words of findings
470
longer than usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 46, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
“some”, “not always”, “most”…

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Findings 1%What needs to improve 55%About the inspection 44%

Full report text

Inspection date 8 July 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates commitment to continually improving her knowledge and skills. She attends training to ensure her knowledge of paediatric first aid is up to date. n The childminder attends child protection training to ensure her knowledge of safeguarding procedures is kept up to date. She demonstrates a clear understanding of how to protect children from harm. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns regarding a child's well-being. n The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home and is aware of how to ensure it is safe for children. She has a selection of toys and craft resources available for children. She also has equipment to support children in their development stages, such as during toilet training. n The childminder discusses how she will promote children's learning and development through a variety of activities and experiences. She demonstrates a good knowledge of

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This provision meets requirements

the early years foundation stage. She is able to talk about how she will assess children's progress and identify next steps in their learning. n The childminder explains how she will work effectively with parents to ensure that children's individual needs are met. She intends to keep parents informed of children's progress and work collaboratively with other settings that children may attend. n The childminder shows an understanding of promoting diversity. She intends to support children's awareness of democracy and respecting others through, for example, sharing and taking turns. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health. The secure rear garden will enable them to have regular access to the outdoors to enjoy exercise and fresh air. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of discussing children's medical needs and allergies during the admissions process.

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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 viewed all areas of the childminder's home that will be used when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote children's progress and talked about her knowledge of the early years foundation stage framework. n The inspector looked at policies, procedures and other documentation that the childminder will use when caring for children. n The inspector asked the childminder about her methods of self-evaluation and discussed her continuous improvement through ongoing training and development. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and any adults who live in the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547901 Local authority Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Inspection number 10108305 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 - 0 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Knowsley area of Liverpool. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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