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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY494841

Inspected 26 Sept 2018 · URN EY494841

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  • Inspection date verified

    26 Sept 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Shana Laffy

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY494841

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  • OverallMet

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+46Positivemore positive than 73% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • What needs to improve361w+46

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Pages
4
Words of findings
360
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 41, typical 47
Average sentence
18 words
Next steps
8
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 49%About the inspection 50%

Full report text

Inspection date 26 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. This includes the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare and whom to contact for support. n The childminder understands how to use the information gained from observations of children's skills to support their next stage in learning, and to help children make the best possible progress in preparation for school. n The childminder values the benefits of building strong partnerships with parents and other professionals, to provide continuity for children's daily experiences. n The childminder has an effective knowledge of how to recruit, monitor and vet staff, to ensure their ongoing suitability to work with children. n The childminder has kept her professional knowledge and skills up to date and is reflective in her approach to ongoing self-evaluation. She understands how to monitor

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This provision meets requirements

the quality of her service and make continuous improvements. n The childminder maintains a safe and well-organised learning environment which includes a range of toys and resources suitable for children of different ages. n The childminder understands how to promote children's physical and emotional well- being and support their understanding of living a healthy lifestyle.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice and procedures, including how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that are available for childminding and discussed safety arrangements. n The inspector looked at samples of documentation and records that the childminder plans to use to support children's welfare and learning.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her systems for self- evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494841 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10078390 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Setting details

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She operates all year round, from 8.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Setting details

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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Setting details

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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Setting details

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