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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY551381

Inspected 17 Sept 2018 · URN EY551381

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  • Inspection date verified

    17 Sept 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Marisol Hernandez-Garn

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY551381

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  • OverallNot met

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

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−35Criticalmore positive than 42% of reports of this type graded Not met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
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  • What needs to improve552w−35

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Pages
4
Words of findings
552
longer than usual (typical 401)
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Fairly hard
Flesch 50, typical 46
Average sentence
18 words
Next steps
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3%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 59%About the inspection 40%

Full report text

Inspection date 17 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not evaluate her practice to identify breaches of the requirements. She has not provided Ofsted with the required information about persons aged over 16 years living on the premises so that checks can be carried out. n The childminder has failed to inform Ofsted of an adult who supports her in her work with children. She has not notified Ofsted about change of her home address. n The childminder fails to demonstrate how she intends to keep children safe. For example, she does not recognise all potential hazards and how to minimise them. n The childminder does not know about signs of extreme views and behaviour. However, she has some knowledge of how to report concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder does not support her professional development to benefit her practice. n The childminder lacks knowledge of how to observe children to help her plan age- appropriate activities for them. She is not aware of the required progress check for

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This provision does not meet requirements

children aged between two and three years. n The childminder plans to work with parents to support children's emotional well-being.

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This 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 Childcare Register the provider must: Due date gain a secure knowledge of the correct procedures for notifying Ofsted, particularly so checks can be completed to establish the suitability of anyone aged 16 years and over living and/or working on the premises 15/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that Ofsted is informed of changes of circumstances as soon as they occur, with particular regard to any change of home address 15/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gain a secure knowledge of how to risk assess the premises to identify potential hazards, to ensure the play environments are suitable and safe for children to use 15/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gain a secure knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding issues, particularly the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015 15/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gain a secure knowledge and understanding of how to observe and assess children's learning, to help plan age-appropriate activities for all children 15/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop knowledge and understanding of the progress check that needs to be completed for children aged between two and three years. 15/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home, inside and out, to be used for the care of children, and discussed equipment and toys that are available to be used for childminding. n The inspector asked to sample relevant policies and documents, including the childminder's first-aid certificate and evidence of the suitability of all adults in the household. She discussed how the childminder reviews her provision. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to observe and monitor children's progress. She discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551381 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10061270

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Day care type

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She offers her service all year round, from 7am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, except bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Day care type

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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Day care type

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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