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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Brooks , Michelle Frances

Inspected 12 Dec 2018 · published 2 Jan 2019 · URN 140001

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  • Inspection date verified

    12 Dec 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Gill Cubitt

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    140001

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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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+29Mostly positivemore positive than 56% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • What needs to improve331w+29

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Words of findings
332
about usual (typical 350)
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Flesch 45, typical 47
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Findings 2%What needs to improve 46%About the inspection 52%

Full report text

Inspection date 12 December 2018 Previous inspection date 5 May 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands current child protection issues. She knows the correct procedures to follow should she have a concern for a child's safety and well-being. n The childminder is aware of the importance of sharing information with parents about their children's progress. She has a range of toys and resources, and knows how to plan activities to meet children's different learning needs. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children to learn how to stay safe and keep healthy. For example, she has systems to practise a fire drill and provide children with opportunities to exercise and eat regular home-cooked meals. n The childminder understands how to encourage children's positive behaviour. For instance, she knows to teach children to have respect for others. n The childminder understands how to continually evaluate her practice. She reviews her childcare qualifications and maintains essential training, such as paediatric first aid and

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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 discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder, and took into consideration the suitability checks of adults. n The inspector looked at policies and documents that the childminder intends to use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder, her understanding of the educational programmes, including the assessment for children aged two.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector viewed areas that are available for use when caring for children, both inside and outdoors. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of toys and resources for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 140001 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10064055 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 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 5 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Camberwell, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She provides care Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm all year round. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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