Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY442619
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
31 Aug 2016
- Inspectors verified
Christine Lamey
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder Report
- URN verified
EY442619
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- OverallMet
- Early yearsGood
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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Reads more critically than most reports of this type graded Met.
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No strong criticism found.
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- The childminder is aware of her responsibility to promote children's safety. p.1
- She is aware of potential signs and symptoms that may indicate a cause for concern about a child's welfare and knows the procedure to follow. p.1
- The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement. p.1
- She has arrangements to include the views of parents and children. p.1
- The childminder knows how to assess children's learning and plan a range of challenging activities according to their development needs and interests. p.1
- She understands how to monitor children's progress. p.1
- The childminder understands the importance of helping children build good relationships, develop respect for others and to behave well. p.1
- She knows how to help children develop confidence and independence, while gaining skills to help prepare them for starting school. p.1
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Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 239
- shorter than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 46, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Inspection date
Previous inspection date 31 August 2016 10 September 2012
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The provision meets requirements
The childminder is aware of her responsibility to promote children's safety. She is aware of potential signs and symptoms that may indicate a cause for concern about a child's welfare and knows the procedure to follow. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement. She has arrangements to include the views of parents and children. The childminder knows how to assess children's learning and plan a range of challenging activities according to their development needs and interests. She understands how to monitor children's progress. The childminder understands the importance of helping children build good relationships, develop respect for others and to behave well. She knows how to help children develop confidence and independence, while gaining skills to help prepare them for starting school. The childminder recognises the benefits of sharing information with parents and other
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The provision meets requirements
professionals to help her meet children's individual needs.
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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 viewed areas to be used for childminding and the resources available. The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she intends to promote children's learning and development. The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including written policies and training certificates. The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY442619 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1059157 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 registered person
Date of previous inspection 10 September 2012
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Telephone number
The childminder registered in 2012. She is situated in Edgware, in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates from 7.30am to 8.30 am and 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday during term time. During the school holidays, she operates from 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification. 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
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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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