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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY473717

Inspected 17 Oct 2017 · URN EY473717

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  • Inspection date verified

    17 Oct 2017

  • Inspectors verified

    Claire Douglas

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY473717

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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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0Mixedmore positive than 30% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
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  • What needs to improve255w0

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Pages
4
Words of findings
259
shorter than usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 44, typical 47
Average sentence
19 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 36%About the inspection 62%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 2017 16 July 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder recognises the need to evaluate her provision to improve her service and outcomes for children. For example, she knows how to continue with her professional development to improve her knowledge and understanding, and to keep up to date with any changes and requirements.  The childminder understands the importance of assessing children's progress and using the information gathered to plan activities that build on what children know and can do. She has developed a system of recording children's progress and used this successfully in the past to share information with parents.  The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has updated her safeguarding procedures and knows what action to take and whom to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder knows how to help children show respect for others and celebrate

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The provision meets requirements

similarities and differences, to support their awareness of diversity.  The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to be independent in preparation for school.

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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 and the childminder discussed the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessments, child development and self-evaluation.  The inspector sampled the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and plans for improvement.  The inspector viewed areas of the home and garden used by children.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults working and living on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473717 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1071760 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 16 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder works weekdays from 8am to 6pm for most of the year.

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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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