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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY474603

Inspected 14 May 2018 · URN EY474603

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Summary

Not met

Amanda May

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  • Inspection date verified

    14 May 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Amanda May

  • Early years verified

    Not met

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY474603

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Grade profile

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  • OverallNot met
  • Early yearsNot met

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

Tone of the report

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−42Criticalmore positive than 34% of reports of this type graded Not met
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Praisesecuretimely
Criticismlacksconcernsnot clear

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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
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  • What needs to improve328w−42

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Anatomy of the report

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Pages
4
Words of findings
330
about usual (typical 401)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 41, typical 46
Average sentence
19 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
6%
“some”, “not always”, “most”…

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Findings 1%What needs to improve 44%About the inspection 54%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2018 20 July 2016

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a clear understanding of how to respond to signs of potential abuse and neglect. She lacks confidence in her awareness of some aspects of safeguarding, including understanding her responsibilities under the 'Prevent' duty.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how she can support children's learning. For example, she is able to explain how she intends to find out children's starting points from parents and plan activities to support their next steps.  The childminder understands the benefits of sharing information with parents about children's learning and offering advice of how they can support this further at home.  The childminder explains she plans to support children in developing their independence and confidence, such as through providing suitable challenges. She understands the importance of helping children to develop their understanding and

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The provision does not meet requirements

respect for each other's differences.  The childminder understands the benefits of developing close partnerships with parents and other providers who care for the children.

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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

 develop knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, to be able to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity, and know how to respond in an appropriate and timely way 15/06/2018

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent duty guidance for England and Wales 2015' to enable concerns about extremism to be dealt with in an appropriate manner. 15/06/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the garden.  The inspector reviewed a range of documentation and records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474603 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1057299 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 20 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks a 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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