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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY362592

Inspected 15 Jan 2019 · URN EY362592

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  • Inspection date verified

    15 Jan 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Angela Colman

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY362592

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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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+18Mostly positivemore positive than 46% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve398w+18

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Pages
4
Words of findings
398
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 43, typical 47
Average sentence
15 words
Next steps
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Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 51%About the inspection 48%

Full report text

Inspection date 15 January 2019 Previous inspection date 29 September 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has procedures to carry out daily risk assessments at home and before off-site trips. She knows how to provide children with a safe play environment. n The childminder understands how to role model positive behaviour so that children learn to have respect and consideration for others. She is confident about how to work with parents to create an inclusive environment for children. n The childminder attends safeguarding training and has good knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder understands that children learn in different ways and plans how she will provide an environment that supports the individual child. She describes how she will support children in becoming independent learners. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnerships with parents and other professionals. She understands her responsibilities in assessing children's learning

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This provision meets requirements

and how to share this information. n The childminder understands the early years foundation stage and knows the ways in which to promote learning in young children. She has effective systems for the monitoring, tracking and assessments of children's learning and development. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her strengths and weaknesses to help drive improvements forward. For example, she plans to gather feedback from parents and children.

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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 to be used for childminding purposes and checked areas for safety. n The inspector looked at documents and the forms the childminder will use to share information with parents. n The inspector analysed the childminder's knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications

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This provision meets requirements

and training and evidence of the suitability of the members of the household. n The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements and assessment requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362592 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064545 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 29 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 2007 and operates in the London Borough of Lewisham. She is available to work each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm throughout the year. The childminder holds an appropriate level 6 qualification in childcare.

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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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