Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder 108190
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- Inspection date verified
7 Sept 2018
- Inspectors verified
Aileen Finan
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Not met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
108190
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- OverallNot met
- Early yearsGood
10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder has failed to maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. p.1
- As a result, her ability to promote children's welfare is not guaranteed. p.1
- This is a breach of the Early Years register and associated Childcare Register. p.1
- The childminder has, however, booked on to a training course to renew her first-aid skills and enable her to support children's health and safety and deal with a medical emergency. p.1
- The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements. p.1
- She knows the importance of using her policies, procedures and risk assessments to support children's well-being. p.1
- The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. p.1
- She knows the importance of effective partnerships with parents and others involved in children's care. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 397
- about usual (typical 401)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 46, typical 46
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date 7 September 2018 Previous inspection date 11 November 2015
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This provision does not meet requirements
n The childminder has failed to maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. As a result, her ability to promote children's welfare is not guaranteed. This is a breach of the Early Years register and associated Childcare Register. The childminder has, however, booked on to a training course to renew her first-aid skills and enable her to support children's health and safety and deal with a medical emergency. n The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows the importance of using her policies, procedures and risk assessments to support children's well-being. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows the importance of effective partnerships with parents and others involved in children's care. She understands how to plan interesting experiences and activities for children. n The childminder knows the importance of promoting equality and diversity to help
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This provision does not meet requirements
children learn about, celebrate and value each other's similarities and differences. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating the quality of her practice and the importance of ensuring her skills are up to date. For example, she has continued to attend training that supports her knowledge of recent legislation and safeguarding matters. She knows how to protect children in her care.
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This provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further
To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure an appropriate first-aid certificate is maintained at all times. 31/10/2018
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What the setting needs to do to improve further
n The inspector viewed areas of the home used when minded children are present. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she updates her skills and knowledge. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her knowledge of how to safeguard children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she works in partnership with parents and others who care for children, such as, school staff.
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Setting details
Unique reference number 108190 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10060471 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2015
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Registers
The childminder registered in 1988. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire and provides care after the school day, Monday to Friday, term time only.
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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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