Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder 2605831
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
22 Nov 2022
- Inspectors verified
Pippa Clark
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
2605831
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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No standout praise found.
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No strong criticism found.
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- The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. p.2
- She has recently completed training on supporting speech and language development. p.2
- The childminder uses online platforms to share activity ideas. p.2
- She has a training plan in place to ensure she updates her training in a timely way, including safeguarding training. p.2
- The childminder does not work with an assistant. p.2
- However, she understands how to safely recruit if she employed an assistant. p.2
- The childminder is aware of the training requirements for anyone who she may work with in her home. p.2
- The childminder understands the ratio requirements. p.2
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Parents & families5
“The childminder works in partnership with parents.” p.2Health & safety3
“The childminder understands the ratio requirements.” p.2Teaching & assessment2
“risk assessed her provision and ensures it is safe for children.” p.2Progress & outcomes2
“She monitors children's progress regularly and shares this with parents.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 496
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 55, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 12 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
Where the words go
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. She has recently completed training on supporting speech and language development. The childminder uses online platforms to share activity ideas. She has a training plan in place to ensure she updates her training in a timely way, including safeguarding training. n The childminder does not work with an assistant. However, she understands how to safely recruit if she employed an assistant. The childminder is aware of the training requirements for anyone who she may work with in her home. The childminder understands the ratio requirements. n The childminder works in partnership with parents. She monitors children's progress regularly and shares this with parents. The childminder shares ideas about how parents can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder carries out two year progress checks and shares these with other professionals, such as health visitors. She understands the importance of
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This provision meets requirements
identifying any gaps in children's development early. n The environment is open and welcoming. The childminder has a range of resources for all ages. The resources are organised well for children to easily access. n The childminder's garden is secure and provides space for children to play outside. She understands how to support children to develop their physical skills. The childminder has equipment to support children to develop their gross motor skills. She teaches children the rules of group games and turn taking. For example, she encourages children to take turns to kick balls to each other. n The childminder understands how to identify signs of abuse. She knows how to refer any concerns she may have about children's welfare. The childminder understands how to respond to any allegation made against her or a household member. She understands all areas of safeguarding, including how to prevent children being exposed to extreme views and grooming. The childminder has
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This provision meets requirements
risk assessed her provision and ensures it is safe for children. n The childminder takes children out in the local community. She visits the library and local groups. The childminder understands the importance of children learning social skills. n The childminder promotes health eating. She provides ideas of healthy lunchboxes for parents. The childminder cooks healthy meals if requested to do so. She understands the importance of oral hygiene and providing parents with information about this. n The childminder promotes independence. She encourages children to put on their coats and shoes before going outside. The childminder understands how to support children in preparation for school.
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This provision meets requirements
22 November 2022 There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 2605831 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10259329 Type of provision Childminder
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Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder
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inspection
Total number of places 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Crawley, West Sussex. She holds an appropriate childminder qualification. She operates from Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm.
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Inspection activities
n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The childminder shared relevant documentation with the childminder.
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Inspection activities
22 November 2022 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
22 November 2022 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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