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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Croydon

Inspected 1 Feb 2019 · published 22 Feb 2019 · URN EY292346

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  • Inspection date verified

    1 Feb 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Marvet Gayle

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY292346

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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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−25Mixedmore positive than 12% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve326w−25

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4
Words of findings
325
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 44, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
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Findings 2%What needs to improve 46%About the inspection 52%

Full report text

Inspection date 1 February 2019 Previous inspection date 17 May 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to monitor children's progress, for example through observation and assessment. She understands how children learn and has suitable resources for varied ages and stages of children's learning and development to help them gain the necessary skills needed for school. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's care, to help provide continuity in meeting their needs. n The childminder is aware of how to support children's health and well-being. For instance, she comprehends the significance of teaching children about healthy practices and the benefits of exercise. n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. She is aware of the need to act in the children's best interests in the event of a child protection concern and knows the procedure to follow. n The childminder realises the importance of updating her training and understands the

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This provision meets requirements

importance of evaluating her practice to help advance her service and skills.

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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 early years foundation stage requirements with the childminder to check her knowledge. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures and the paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and plans

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This provision meets requirements

for improvement. n The inspector viewed the childminder's premises and discussed safety arrangements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292346 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062363 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 0 Date of previous inspection 17 May 2016

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The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Coulsdon, in the London Borough of Croydon. She offers care Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, during school term times only.

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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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