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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY468147

Inspected 17 Mar 2016 · URN EY468147

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  • Inspection date verified

    17 Mar 2016

  • Inspectors verified

    Samantha Smith

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY468147

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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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−73Very criticalmore positive than 8% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • What needs to improve311w−73

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Pages
4
Words of findings
311
shorter than usual (typical 401)
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Hard
Flesch 48, typical 46
Average sentence
19 words
Next steps
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typical 8
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 41%About the inspection 58%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not maintained a valid paediatric first-aid qualification, so does not meet the requirements, or the associated requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder understands her role to protect children from harm and to keep her premises safe. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm, and she has procedures for reporting any concerns.  The childminder understands the need to provide a suitable environment for children of different abilities, ages and backgrounds to use. She has toys and resources to offer a range of experiences across the different areas of learning.  The childminder knows how to use observation and assessments to promote the children's learning and to help them make progress in readiness for school.  The childminder understands how working in partnership with parents and relevant professionals, can help her to know and meet the children's care and learning needs.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder understands the need to manage the children's behaviour and to promote their awareness of equality and diversity.  The childminder knows that she needs to evaluate her service and to seek to improve it.

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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 and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 maintain a valid paediatric first-aid qualification and keep the certificate up to date. 21/05/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements and how she implements these.  The inspector sampled a range of the childminder's documentation, including background suitability records and the childminder's qualifications  The inspector observed the areas in the home available for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468147 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 960849 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Southgate in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. There were no children on roll at the time of this inspection. There were no 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

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

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