Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder 2608991
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- Inspection date verified
2 Feb 2023
- Inspectors verified
Lynn Richards
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Not met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
2608991
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- OverallNot met
10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).
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Reads more warmly than most reports of this type graded Not met.
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- The childminder ensures that she, and any adults living in the household, have completed the necessary suitability checks with Ofsted. p.2
- However, the childminder does not demonstrate that she has a clear knowledge of the requirement to inform Ofsted of all adults working with children on the premises. p.2
- She has not notified Ofsted of assistants that she works with. p.2
- Therefore, the required checks of assistants working with the childminder have not been checked by Ofsted to ensure they are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their roles. p.2
- The childminder knows how to make her home into a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for children. p.2
- She considers the play space well, ensuring it is free from hazards. p.2
- Children have room to move and play safely. p.2
- There is a wide range of interesting and age-appropriate resources for children to access. p.2
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Staff development2
“The childminder has completed all her mandatory training.” p.2Records & policies2
“She has not notified Ofsted of assistants that she works with.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 537
- longer than usual (typical 401)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 52, typical 46
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
This provision does not meet requirements
n The childminder ensures that she, and any adults living in the household, have completed the necessary suitability checks with Ofsted. However, the childminder does not demonstrate that she has a clear knowledge of the requirement to inform Ofsted of all adults working with children on the premises. She has not notified Ofsted of assistants that she works with. Therefore, the required checks of assistants working with the childminder have not been checked by Ofsted to ensure they are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their roles. n The childminder knows how to make her home into a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for children. She considers the play space well, ensuring it is free from hazards. Children have room to move and play safely. n There is a wide range of interesting and age-appropriate resources for children to access. The childminder demonstrates her knowledge of child development
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This provision does not meet requirements
through discussion. She explains clearly how she will provide activities to help children's learning. For example, she discusses how she uses art and craft materials to develop children's fine motor skills in preparation for writing. n Discussion of the curriculum showed the clear intent of the childminder to provide a consistent routine to support children in their development of language and communication. The childminder discussed how the regular use of songs and stories can encourage children's speech. She described the importance of this as many children attending speak English as an additional language. n Trips outside to offer new and exciting experiences are discussed by the childminder. She describes how outdoor experiences allow children to develop physical skills as they run, jump and balance. The childminder intends to visit toddler groups, where children play with peers, and learn to form friendships.
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This provision does not meet requirements
n The childminder describes how she supports children to manage their behaviour. She talks about role modelling good behaviour, and giving praise to encourage positive behaviour. The childminder explains how she would support children to think about their feelings and how others might feel. n The childminder explains how she supports children with good hygiene routines, encouraging them to wash their hands well before meals and after using the toilet. She explains how she supports children to learn self-care skills. For example, putting on their own coats and shoes and feeding themselves at mealtimes. The childminder plans to support children to develop their independence to help them as they transition to school. n The childminder has completed all her mandatory training. She discussed plans to build on her own professional development by reading and research of current topics.
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This provision does not meet requirements
2 February 2023 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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Due date
ensure that all adults looking after children have undergone required checks to make sure they are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their roles. 24/02/2023
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Setting details
Unique reference number 2608991 Local authority Salford Inspection number 10264207 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder
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inspection
Total number of places 6 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 and lives in Salford. She operates from Monday to Friday, from 9am until 3pm term time only. The childminder provides early years funded places for children aged two, three and four years.
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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum would be implemented and how this would impact on children's learning and development. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector viewed a sample of key documentation, including paediatric first aid and public liability insurance.
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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
2 February 2023 2 February 2023 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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Inspection activities
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