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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY444647

Inspected 19 Jan 2017 · URN EY444647

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  • Inspection date verified

    19 Jan 2017

  • Inspectors verified

    Christine Lamey

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY444647

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  • OverallNot met
  • Early yearsGood

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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−25Mixedmore positive than 53% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • Findings9w0
  • What needs to improve294w−25

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Pages
4
Words of findings
297
shorter than usual (typical 401)
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Hard
Flesch 47, typical 46
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
8
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 38%About the inspection 61%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2017 2 January 2013

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not kept up to date with relevant paediatric first-aid training and certification, although training has been booked for February 2017. This is a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder knows how to help safeguard children's general welfare. She is aware of child protection issues and the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns. The childminder knows how to provide a safe environment for children.  The childminder understands the need to provide a well-resourced environment and to plan activities that promote children's learning, whatever their abilities, ages and backgrounds.  The childminder is aware of the importance of helping children to develop respect for each other and build good relationships. She knows how to support children to be independent, whilst gaining skills to help them to prepare for school.  The childminder recognises the benefits of sharing information with parents and other

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The provision does not meet requirements

professionals to help her meet children's individual needs. She has recognised the need to update her training and expertise to ensure she can care for children fully.

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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

 undertake relevant paediatric first-aid training before caring for children and maintain the first-aid certificate. 28/02/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed a range of documents, which included policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to keep children safe and follow safeguarding procedures.  The inspector viewed the space available for childminding and the resources she intends to use.  The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444647 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 1062582 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 2 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She is situated in Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. 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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