Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY314617
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
23 Feb 2018
- Inspectors verified
Josephine Heath
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder Report
- URN verified
EY314617
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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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- The childminder is well qualified and has a clear understanding of the role. p.1
- She intends to reflect on the quality of her service and adapt her practice to continually develop. p.1
- The childminder has kept her safeguarding training up to date. p.1
- She can identify signs of child abuse or neglect and knows the procedure to follow to protect children from harm. p.1
- The environment is clean, tidy and secure. p.1
- The childminder intends to conduct daily visual risk assessment checks of all areas used, to minimise any hazards. p.1
- The childminder intends to promote children's physical well-being. p.1
- She plans to teach them about the benefits of eating healthily, taking exercise and cleanliness routines. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 272
- shorter than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 51, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 14 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Inspection date
Previous inspection date 23 February 2018 5 August 2014
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The provision meets requirements
The childminder is well qualified and has a clear understanding of the role. She intends to reflect on the quality of her service and adapt her practice to continually develop. The childminder has kept her safeguarding training up to date. She can identify signs of child abuse or neglect and knows the procedure to follow to protect children from harm. The environment is clean, tidy and secure. The childminder intends to conduct daily visual risk assessment checks of all areas used, to minimise any hazards. The childminder intends to promote children's physical well-being. She plans to teach them about the benefits of eating healthily, taking exercise and cleanliness routines. The childminder plans to help children become familiar with their surroundings and feel content. She intends to promote tolerance and respect. The childminder has a strong understanding of how young children learn. She intends
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The provision meets requirements
to plan and provide a variety of activities that helps to promote their good progress. The childminder plans to work in partnership with parents, other providers and professionals. She intends to share information about children's care and development.
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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 had a tour of the premises. She observed a suitable range of toys, equipment and resources, indoors and outside. The inspector held discussions with the childminder and discussed how she intends to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. The inspector checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder. The inspector looked at the documents available, including relevant records, policies and procedures. The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all persons living in the household.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY314617 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 1070719 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 5 August 2014
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Telephone number
The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the London Borough of Sutton. She offers care before and after school and offers some flexible care during school holidays. Sessions are available on Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.
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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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