Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Cheshire East
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- Inspection date verified
11 Apr 2025
- Inspectors verified
Susan King
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
2648695
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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Reads more critically than most reports of this type graded Met.
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- The childminder refreshes and updates her knowledge of the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). p.2
- She knows that she must inform Ofsted about matters such as a change of address or if there are new adults living or working in her home. p.2
- The childminder demonstrates well-developed knowledge of child-protection matters. p.2
- She knows the action she must take if she has concerns about the welfare of children in her care. p.2
- The childminder describes how she will seek and record information about children before they attend her provision. p.2
- This includes information about any health conditions and children's allergies to particular foods. p.2
- She will use this information to set out medical care plans in partnership with parents. p.2
- The childminder explains how she will promote good hygiene in her setting. p.2
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 472
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 59, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder refreshes and updates her knowledge of the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). She knows that she must inform Ofsted about matters such as a change of address or if there are new adults living or working in her home. n The childminder demonstrates well-developed knowledge of child-protection matters. She knows the action she must take if she has concerns about the welfare of children in her care. n The childminder describes how she will seek and record information about children before they attend her provision. This includes information about any health conditions and children's allergies to particular foods. She will use this information to set out medical care plans in partnership with parents. n The childminder explains how she will promote good hygiene in her setting. She encourages children to wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating.
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This provision meets requirements
The childminder knows the importance of promoting children's oral hygiene. She will work with parents to encourage children to adopt regular tooth brushing and to eat a tooth-friendly diet. n The childminder describes her approach to risk assessment as one of constant vigilance. She knows that children must always be in her sight and hearing when they are eating. She teaches children in her care to remain seated until their mouth is empty of food. This will help her to prevent incidents of choking. n The childminder intends to take children on outings into the local community. This will help them to learn about the world. The childminder describes how a visit to the park will promote children's physical development when they climb and run. She will teach children the skills they need to cross the road safely. n The childminder knows the importance of children developing a rich and extensive vocabulary. She will read to children and teach them songs and
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This provision meets requirements
rhymes. The childminder describes how she teaches children to look up the meanings of new words that they do not understand. This will help children to acquire study skills that will support their lifelong learning. n The childminder describes how she will promote British values in her provision. She will teach children to listen to and respect the views of other people. She will establish rules and routines that help children to develop self-control and considerate behaviour as they grow.
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This provision meets requirements
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 2648695 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 10372643 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 Not applicable
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Bollington. Her provision operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. She is eligible to provide funded early education.
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Inspection activities
n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the EYFS. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's plans for designing a sequenced curriculum for children in her care. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's approach to identifying and minimising risks to children's health and safety. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability to care for children.
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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
11 April 2025 11 April 2025 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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