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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY382209

Inspected 4 Jul 2016 · URN EY382209

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  • Inspection date verified

    4 Jul 2016

  • Inspectors verified

    Rebecca Hurst

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Requires improvement

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY382209

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  • OverallMet

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−33Criticalmore positive than 9% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • What needs to improve261w−33

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Pages
4
Words of findings
265
shorter than usual (typical 350)
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Fairly hard
Flesch 51, typical 47
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
8
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 38%About the inspection 61%

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2016 19 June 2014

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour and to teach them the differences between right and wrong, to help meet their individual needs.  The childminder is aware of how to safeguard children. She understands how to report any welfare concerns and to make sure areas children play in are safe.  The childminder understands the importance of reviewing her practice and evaluating her service. For example, she understands that gathering and using the views of the children and parents helps her to build on children's individual needs. She also recognises it helps her to progress children's learning and development.  The childminder is aware of how to use children's next steps of learning and their interests to plan activities that helps to encourage progress in their development.  The childminder is aware of how to promote children's health and well-being. For example, she makes use of local play areas and walks to help to promote children's

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The provision meets requirements

physical development. The childminder recognises the importance of providing nutritious meals to help teach children about healthy lifestyles.

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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 reviewed areas used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector reviewed documents including safeguarding and risk assessments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382209 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1049179 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. The childminder lives in Shirley in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder works before and after school term time only and 20 hours a week during school holidays. The childminder currently cares for older school aged children and does not have any early years children on roll.

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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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