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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

McCabe, Jacqueline

Inspected 30 Nov 2018 · published 24 Dec 2018 · URN 139713

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  • Inspection date verified

    30 Nov 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Vicky Forbes

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    139713

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Grade profile

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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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−13Mixedmore positive than 19% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve332w−13

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Pages
4
Words of findings
334
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 45, typical 47
Average sentence
15 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 2%What needs to improve 46%About the inspection 52%

Full report text

Inspection date 30 November 2018 Previous inspection date 25 August 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to evaluate her provision. She appreciates how updating her skills will help improve the quality of her teaching and promote good outcomes for children. n The childminder understands how to promote children's learning, how to monitor, assess and plan suitable activities for their individual needs. She knows how to support children to make progress and prepare them for school. The childminder knows how to encourage children to behave well and value each other's differences. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She knows what to do if she has any safeguarding concerns about a child's welfare and the reporting procedures to follow. n The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals. She knows that working in partnership supports continuity in children's care, learning and development.

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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 had a tour of the premises and viewed the resources and areas used for childcare. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the safety and welfare requirements. The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would deliver the educational

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This provision meets requirements

programmes and how she would undertake observations, planning and assessment when caring for children. n The inspector viewed and discussed the range and suitability of the equipment and toys available for children. n The inspector discussed how the childminder would self-evaluate her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 139713 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10066303 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 7 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 25 August 2015

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The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Worcester Park, Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5.30pm, throughout the year. She holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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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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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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