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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspected 16 Aug 2023 · published 15 Sept 2023 · URN EY447216

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  • Inspection date verified

    16 Aug 2023

  • Inspectors verified

    Suzanne Taylor

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY447216

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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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−10Mixedmore positive than 68% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • Findings5w−50
  • What needs to improve551w+8

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Pages
6
Words of findings
547
longer than usual (typical 401)
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Hard
Flesch 48, typical 46
Average sentence
18 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
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13%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 56%About the inspection 43%

Full report text

Not met (enforcement)

Previous inspection Not Met (enforcement)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has made some improvements since the last inspection. She has improved her understanding of the sequence of learning that children need to help them make continual progress. In discussion, the childminder explains that she gathers information from parents when children first start, to find out what children know and can do. This helps her to know how to prepare them for their next steps in learning. The childminder has now recognised that she is required to register with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as part of her responsibilities under the data protection legislation. This is with regard to the information and records that she holds. However, she has failed to complete and maintain this registration to ensure she is compliant. n The childminder discusses how she adapts her teaching methods and the care she provides to meet the individual needs of children. This includes children with

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This provision does not meet requirements

special educational needs and/or disabilities and others in need of some additional support. The childminder liaises effectively with parents and other professionals to ensure she has the most current information she needs to support children and help them to make progress. n The childminder describes various methods she has used previously to support children to develop their speaking skills and increase their vocabulary. This includes the use of picture books and labelling objects. She has used conversations and discussions with children to help deepen their understanding. n The childminder has attended a variety of webinars to increase her knowledge of a range of child protection matters. She can identify signs and indicators of possible abuse. She knows where to report concerns about the welfare of children. The childminder has increased her knowledge of the reporting procedures for when an allegation is made against her or another person in a

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This provision does not meet requirements

position of trust. n The childminder explains appropriate strategies that she uses to help manage children's behaviour. She describes how she helps children to take turns and play well together and encourages them to show kindness and respectful behaviours towards others. The childminder has provided children with some opportunities to learn about the similarities and differences of others in our communities. n The childminder explains that daily feedback is provided to parents about the care of children and their learning progress. She also explains that she has provided parents with assessment reports, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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This provision does not meet requirements

16 August 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

make sure that the required registration with the ICO is completed, to ensure that the legal responsibilities under data protection legislation are fulfilled with regard to the information that is held and stored. 05/09/2023

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Due date

make sure that a consistent and accurate record is kept of the daily arrival and departure times of children. 26/09/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447216 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10279457 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 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Warwickshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 6am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her plans and intentions for meeting the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the organisation and intent of the curriculum and how the environment is arranged. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to find out how the setting is organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

16 August 2023 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

16 August 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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