Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Bromley
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
17 Sept 2015
- Inspectors verified
Geetha Ramesh
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder Report
- URN verified
EY343023
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- OverallMet
- Early yearsGood
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder understands that older and younger children learn differently from each other. p.1
- She knows the importance of providing a range of activities and resources to promote young children's physical, social and communication skills. p.1
- She understands how to prepare older children for moving to school. p.1
- The childminder demonstrates an understanding of ways to support children learning English as an additional language. p.1
- She plans to work in partnership with parents, as she knows their contribution is valuable in children's learning. p.1
- The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's health and well- being. p.1
- She plans to provide nutritious food for children and discuss why certain foods are healthier than others are, so they learn to make healthy choices. p.1
- The childminder knows how to help children to share and take turns and learn to understand the need of others. p.1
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Safeguarding2
“Safeguarding is effective.” p.1
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 313
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 48, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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Full report text
Inspection date
Previous inspection date 17 September 2015 8 January 2009
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The provision meets requirements
The childminder understands that older and younger children learn differently from each other. She knows the importance of providing a range of activities and resources to promote young children's physical, social and communication skills. She understands how to prepare older children for moving to school. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of ways to support children learning English as an additional language. She plans to work in partnership with parents, as she knows their contribution is valuable in children's learning. The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's health and well- being. She plans to provide nutritious food for children and discuss why certain foods are healthier than others are, so they learn to make healthy choices. The childminder knows how to help children to share and take turns and learn to understand the need of others. The childminder seeks the suggestions of professionals to plan for improvements. She
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The provision meets requirements
intends to seek the views of parents and children to identify areas of weaknesses and make positive changes to improve her setting. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has updated herself with the recent changes to the safeguarding and welfare guidelines. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the procedures to follow to protect children's well-being.
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The provision meets 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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Inspection activities
The inspector viewed the parts of the premises that the childminder intends to use for children. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. The inspector looked at the policies and documents that the provider will use when caring for children. The inspector and the childminder discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and plans for improvement.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY343023 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 914081 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0
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Name of provider
Date of previous inspection 8 January 2009
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Telephone number
The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She intends to provide childcare all day on weekdays for most of the year. She did not have any children on roll at the time of the inspection.
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Telephone number
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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Telephone number
procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number
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Telephone number
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Telephone number
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