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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 223831

Inspected 10 Dec 2019 · URN 223831

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  • Inspection date verified

    10 Dec 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Jennifer Turner

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    223831

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  • OverallMet

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

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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
4
Words of findings
404
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Fairly hard
Flesch 53, typical 47
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
8
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Hedged sentences
0%
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What needs to improve 51%About the inspection 49%

Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a very clear understanding of how to safeguard children's welfare, including the wider safeguarding remit. She understands how to keep children safe and is fully aware of the procedures to follow to report any concerns. She regularly attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She assesses risks in her home and the places she takes children to, so that they can play and learn in safety. n Through discussion, the childminder clearly demonstrates how she will promote children's learning and development through play. She describes how she will support children to develop skills in readiness for school. The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's progress. She describes how she will plan activities and offer support to promote their next steps in learning. The childminder knows how to support parents to develop their children's

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This provision meets requirements

learning at home. n The childminder knows how to support children to develop their understanding of good behaviour, for example sharing. Children learn about the world around them as they celebrate different festivals and events. n The childminder demonstrates how she will work in partnership with parents to build up a picture of what children already know and can do when they first start. She describes how this will help her to plan activities based on children's interests, next steps and stage of development. n The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnership with parents and other early years settings that children attend. She knows to provide parents with regular feedback about their child to ensure continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to reflect on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. She recognises the need to continue to

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This provision meets requirements

improve her skills and knowledge. She keeps her safeguarding and first-aid training up to date and regularly speaks to other childminders to keep abreast of changes in early years.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 223831 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10069734 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 4 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Shrewsbury. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 2 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the premises and resources that the childminder uses when caring for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to explore her understanding of the education inspection framework and how she would implement this. n The inspector sampled documentation, including suitability checks, public liability insurance and qualification certificates. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

10 December 2019 regulates and inspects to 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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Inspection activities

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