Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Lambeth
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
14 Dec 2018
- Inspectors verified
Matthew West
- Early years verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY411863
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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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- The childminder shares how she will teach children using their interests to plan activities they will enjoy. p.1
- She talks about the importance of outdoor learning and explains how she would stimulate children's interest by visiting a variety of places. p.1
- The childminder describes how she intends to use her knowledge of child development and her previous experience of working with children to support children's learning and development. p.1
- She explains how she would track individual children's progress and use this information to fill any gaps in children's learning. p.1
- The childminder explains how she would use the information that she collects about individual children's learning to compare the progress of groups of children to ensure she can identify and close any gaps. p.1
- The childminder knows the importance of developing supportive partnerships with parents and other providers, including local children's centres. p.1
- She explains how she would access support to help children with additional needs. p.1
- The childminder knows the importance of seeking the views of parents and carers to continually review and improve the service she provides. p.1
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Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 441
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 48, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 4%
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Full report text
Inspection date 14 December 2018 Previous inspection date 13 July 2015
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder shares how she will teach children using their interests to plan activities they will enjoy. She talks about the importance of outdoor learning and explains how she would stimulate children's interest by visiting a variety of places. n The childminder describes how she intends to use her knowledge of child development and her previous experience of working with children to support children's learning and development. She explains how she would track individual children's progress and use this information to fill any gaps in children's learning. n The childminder explains how she would use the information that she collects about individual children's learning to compare the progress of groups of children to ensure she can identify and close any gaps. n The childminder knows the importance of developing supportive partnerships with parents and other providers, including local children's centres. She knows how to share
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This provision meets requirements
information with other provisions that a child might attend to ensure that children learn effectively. She explains how she would access support to help children with additional needs. n The childminder knows the importance of seeking the views of parents and carers to continually review and improve the service she provides. n The childminder knows how to use the range of resources that she has to support children's learning. She understands how to ensure that her home and the places she visits are safe for children. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. She explains the procedures she must follow if she has concerns about a child. She keeps her knowledge up to date by regularly attending training, and ensures her policies are up to date with the requirements.
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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 with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes to children. n The inspector discussed policies and procedures that the childminder intends to use. n The inspector viewed areas of the property and some of the resources that the childminder intends to use with children. n The inspector reviewed documents relating to the qualifications and training of the
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This provision meets requirements
childminder and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY411863 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10060586 Type of provision Childminder
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Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2015
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the Oval, in London, in a second-floor flat. The childminder has completed a level 3 qualification in childcare. The setting is open from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.
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Registers
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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Registers
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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