Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder 122953
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
15 Mar 2016
- Inspectors verified
Sara Hope
- Early years verified
Satisfactory
- Overall effectiveness verified
Not met
- Previous overall verified
Satisfactory
- Name on report verified
Childminder Report
- URN verified
122953
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- OverallNot met
- Early yearsSatisfactory
10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder does not have a first aid box and suitable contents as required. p.1
- This is a breach of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. p.1
- The childminder does not know how to meet the learning and development requirements to help children make progress. p.1
- She does not understand how to assess children's learning to identify gaps and plan for further achievements. p.1
- The childminder's evaluation of her practice is not thorough enough to help her identify and address how to make continuous improvements. p.1
- The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents to share information about children to meet their individual needs. p.1
- The childminder understands how to safeguard children and how to refer concerns about children's welfare. p.1
- She knows how to risk assess the environment to make sure it is safe for children to use. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 330
- about usual (typical 401)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 50, typical 46
- Average sentence
- 18 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Inspection date
Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 20 July 2011
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The provision does not meet requirements
The childminder does not have a first aid box and suitable contents as required. This is a breach of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The childminder does not know how to meet the learning and development requirements to help children make progress. She does not understand how to assess children's learning to identify gaps and plan for further achievements. The childminder's evaluation of her practice is not thorough enough to help her identify and address how to make continuous improvements. The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents to share information about children to meet their individual needs. The childminder understands how to safeguard children and how to refer concerns about children's welfare. She knows how to risk assess the environment to make sure it is safe for children to use. The childminder is aware of how to promote children's emotional and physical well-
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The provision does not meet requirements
being. For example, she knows to provide opportunities for children to exercise, have fresh air and to eat well.
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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further
To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:
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Due Date
ensure that a first aid box is accessible at all times and that the contents are suitable and appropriate to use for children 15/03/2016
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Due Date
improve knowledge of the learning and development requirements, to identify and plan for children's progress and to provide parents with a written summary of children's development between the ages of two and three years. 26/04/2016
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Inspection activities
The inspector toured the areas of the premises that the childminder will use for childminding. The inspector spoke to the childminder to determine her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The inspector looked at written policies and other relevant documents. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to safeguard children, promote their learning and evaluate her practice.
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Setting details
Unique reference number 122953 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 842810 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 2 Number of children on roll 0
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Name of provider
Date of previous inspection 20 July 2011
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Telephone number
The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in St. John's Hill, London. She operates between Monday and Friday, from 8am and 6pm, for 50 weeks a year. There were no children on roll at the time of 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
T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted
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