Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY369720
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- Inspection date verified
8 Aug 2019
- Inspectors verified
Michelle Lorains
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY369720
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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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- The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to help children to make progress in all areas of their learning. p.1
- She discusses a range of stimulating activities she intends to provide for babies and knows how to help older children prepare for starting school. p.1
- The childminder understands the importance of using information gained from observations and assessment of children's progress to access further support and close any gaps in their learning. p.1
- She knows how to share information with parents and other professionals involved with children. p.1
- The childminder discusses how she intends to build secure relationships with children and their families. p.1
- She has a thorough understanding of how to promote children's emotional well-being and meet their individual care needs. p.1
- The childminder has a robust understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. p.1
- She has procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. p.1
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Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 361
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 44, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date 8 August 2019 Previous inspection date 19 May 2016
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to help children to make progress in all areas of their learning. She discusses a range of stimulating activities she intends to provide for babies and knows how to help older children prepare for starting school. n The childminder understands the importance of using information gained from observations and assessment of children's progress to access further support and close any gaps in their learning. She knows how to share information with parents and other professionals involved with children. n The childminder discusses how she intends to build secure relationships with children and their families. She has a thorough understanding of how to promote children's emotional well-being and meet their individual care needs. n The childminder has a robust understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare.
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This provision meets requirements
The childminder confidently discusses wider child protection issues, such as potential signs of radicalisation. n The childminder discusses how she intends to reflect on her practice and use information from parents and children to help her drive forward with improvements. She has maintained her knowledge to work with children, such as her first-aid skills.
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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 the indoor and outdoor areas intended to be used by children. n The inspector and childminder discussed the resources and equipment the childminder intends to use with children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including training certificates and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY369720 Local authority Barnsley Inspection number 10074077 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 5 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 19 May 2016
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Barnsley. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
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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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