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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY136997

Inspected 9 Mar 2016 · URN EY136997

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  • Inspection date verified

    9 Mar 2016

  • Inspectors verified

    Gillian Cubitt

  • Early years verified

    Met

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY136997

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  • OverallMet
  • Early yearsMet

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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+2Mixedmore positive than 32% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
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  • What needs to improve249w+2

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Pages
4
Words of findings
253
shorter than usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 43, typical 47
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
8
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 34%About the inspection 65%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2016 18 July 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and how to report concerns or allegations. She is well informed about her responsibility to keep children safe and to share this with parents.  The childminder understands how children learn. She knows how to use observation and assessment to help her plan suitable activities. She understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other providers to meet children's needs.  The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's personal development, and helping them learn how to behave well and make friends.  The childminder provides a safe, clean and welcoming environment. She has a wide range of age-appropriate resources to support all areas of learning. The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to develop healthy lifestyles, such as, by providing a balanced diet and encouraging regular exercise.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to review and evaluate her practice, and include parents and children in this process, to identify areas for improvement.

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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 observed areas used for the care of children, observed the toys, resources and equipment for children's use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the learning and development requirements. She explained how she will plan activities and complete assessments to ensure children make progress from their starting points, and how the childminder will prepare children for school.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including policies, procedures and information for parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adults living on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY136997 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 894182 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 2002. She lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. There are currently no children on roll in the early years age group.

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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