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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY425281

Inspected 3 Oct 2016 · URN EY425281

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  • Inspection date verified

    3 Oct 2016

  • Inspectors verified

    Helen Parker

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY425281

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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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−43Criticalmore positive than 7% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings9w0
  • What needs to improve270w−43

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2016 21 November 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is fully aware of safeguarding responsibilities and has attended recent training. She knows the procedures to follow if she had any concerns over a child's welfare and knows the benefits of conducting simple safety risk assessments if taking children out of the setting.  The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has a range of suitable resources and areas that children can use inside and outside to help develop their learning.  The childminder understands the need to encourage children's awareness of diversity and the differences found in the wider world.  The childminder has access to local play areas to provide children with additional opportunities to explore and extend their physical abilities.  The childminder is aware of the need to help children know how to stay healthy and to learn about simple hygiene routines.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a commitment to develop her professional skills and understanding through further training. She is aware of the need to develop good links with parents to keep them informed of children's progress or care 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 examined policies and documentation.  The inspector undertook a tour of the premises inside and out.  The inspector questioned the childminder regarding the requirements of early years statutory framework.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425281 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1058995 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 2 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder lives in a ground floor flat. She registered in 2011. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection visit. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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