Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY541460
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- Inspection date verified
16 Jan 2019
- Inspectors verified
Gwen Andrews
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY541460
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of how she would safeguard children in her care, including how she would identify potential signs of abuse and the procedures she would use to report any concerns for a child's welfare. p.1
- The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to provide continuity towards children's overall learning and development. p.1
- For instance, she knows to gather lots of initial information when children first start to help them to settle quickly and form strong emotional bonds with her. p.1
- The childminder understands the learning and development requirements and how she would provide a stimulating environment to continuously support children's growing interests and choices. p.1
- She knows to monitor and track their progress to help her to swiftly identify gaps in their learning and to provide additional support if required. p.1
- The childminder knows to seek the views of parents and children to help her to identify p.1
- The childminder values the importance of planning for her own professional development to constantly raise her knowledge and understanding. p.1
- There were no children present when this inspection took place. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 366
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 39, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date 16 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of how she would safeguard children in her care, including how she would identify potential signs of abuse and the procedures she would use to report any concerns for a child's welfare. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to provide continuity towards children's overall learning and development. For instance, she knows to gather lots of initial information when children first start to help them to settle quickly and form strong emotional bonds with her. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements and how she would provide a stimulating environment to continuously support children's growing interests and choices. She knows to monitor and track their progress to help her to swiftly identify gaps in their learning and to provide additional support if required. n The childminder knows to seek the views of parents and children to help her to identify
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This provision meets requirements
areas for improvement, to continuously raise the quality of her provision. n The childminder values the importance of planning for her own professional development to constantly raise her knowledge and understanding.
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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 held discussions with the childminder about the teaching and learning requirements. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home and garden that are used for childminding purposes. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the process of self-evaluation and the current areas identified for improvement. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks and
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This provision meets requirements
policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and reporting procedures. The inspector also discussed how the childminder plans for her own professional development.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY541460 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10089741 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 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Long Ditton, Surbiton in Surrey. She operates from 8am until 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, during term time only.
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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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