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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 224000

Inspected 17 Oct 2018 · URN 224000

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  • Inspection date verified

    17 Oct 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Lesley Bott

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    224000

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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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+38Positivemore positive than 65% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve399w+38

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Pages
4
Words of findings
398
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 46, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 50%About the inspection 48%

Full report text

Inspection date 17 October 2018 Previous inspection date 17 September 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains her understanding of how to manage children's behaviour positively. She knows how to teach children to show respect and tolerance for each other. n The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to protect children. Training is kept up to date with current guidance and legislation and she knows how and where to report any concerns. n The childminder demonstrates that she is aware that self-evaluation contributes towards improving outcomes for children. She describes how she will continue to identify her strengths and areas she can improve. n The childminder understands to how keep children safe at all times. She comprehensively assesses risks in her environment and outdoors to make sure that children can play and learn in safety. n The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnerships with parents. She demonstrates an understanding of how to offer an inclusive service, and

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This provision meets requirements

intends to provide parents with regular feedback about their child's care and learning. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of the learning and development requirements. She explains how she intends to plan activities to support children in their learning and development. n The childminder knows how to help children develop their independence, such as self- care skills, to prepare them for the next stages of their learning.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that she plans to use for children's care. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks. n The inspector and childminder discussed the resources and equipment that she intends to use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 224000 Local authority Shropshire Inspection number 10065794 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 17 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday during term time, from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.15pm to 6pm. In the school holidays, she operates from 7.30am to 6pm.

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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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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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