Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Kathy Surcene Moses
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
24 May 2016
- Inspectors verified
Liz Kissane
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder Report
- URN verified
EY465604
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder has set up a welcoming environment which is safe and secure. p.1
- She has a good understanding of safety and child protection procedures. p.1
- The childminder knows how to plan for children's learning to help them become ready for school. p.1
- She is aware of the need to be alert to gaps in children's learning and how to take action to reduce these. p.1
- The childminder understands how to work closely with parents to help provide a shared approach to meeting children's learning and care needs. p.1
- The childminder knows that celebrating children's contributions and achievements helps them to gain confidence and value their own work. p.1
- The childminder has a range of toys and equipment for children of all ages and abilities to provide activities and learning experiences. p.1
- The childminder knows how to evaluate her practice, for example, through gaining feedback from parents, children, other childminders and professionals. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 237
- shorter than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 51, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 18 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Inspection date
Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 Not applicable
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The provision meets requirements
The childminder has set up a welcoming environment which is safe and secure. She has a good understanding of safety and child protection procedures. The childminder knows how to plan for children's learning to help them become ready for school. She is aware of the need to be alert to gaps in children's learning and how to take action to reduce these. The childminder understands how to work closely with parents to help provide a shared approach to meeting children's learning and care needs. The childminder knows that celebrating children's contributions and achievements helps them to gain confidence and value their own work. The childminder has a range of toys and equipment for children of all ages and abilities to provide activities and learning experiences. The childminder knows how to evaluate her practice, for example, through gaining feedback from parents, children, other childminders and professionals.
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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 spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection. The inspector discussed the use of the environment with the childminder. The inspector discussed current requirements and developments in early years practice. The inspector discussed possible activities that the childminder might plan and the impact of her teaching on children's developmenthow the childminder plans to support children's learning and development. The inspector looked at documentation, including written policies and, procedures and other relevant documentation.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY465604 Local authority Brent Inspection number 986420 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 6 Number of children on roll 0
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Name of registered person
Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Telephone number
The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. The childminder offers care for children from 7.30am to 6.30pm, every weekday throughout most of the year. She holds relevant early years qualifications. The childminder has three registered assistants. At the time of inspection, there were 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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