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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY368207

Inspected 14 Feb 2019 · URN EY368207

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  • Inspection date verified

    14 Feb 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Anna Hindhaugh-Feldman

  • Early years verified

    Met

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY368207

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  • OverallMet
  • Early yearsMet

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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+47Positivemore positive than 75% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • What needs to improve444w+47

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Pages
4
Words of findings
442
longer than usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 44, typical 47
Average sentence
18 words
Next steps
8
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0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 53%About the inspection 46%

Full report text

Inspection date 14 February 2019 Previous inspection date 30 June 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a thorough knowledge of safeguarding children issues and the procedures to follow in the event of concerns. The childminder acknowledges the importance of keeping her and her assistant's knowledge up to date to ensure they are informed of any changes in legislation. n The childminder has considered ways to help her improve her practice. For example, she intends to gather feedback from parents and children about the service that she provides. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is aware of her responsibility to observe and assess children's learning and how to involve parents in this process. She knows how to plan activities that reflect the needs and interests of children and help them to make good progress. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's physical and emotional well-being and health. For example, she discusses the importance of

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This provision meets requirements

providing children with daily opportunities to be physically active outside both in the garden and on day trips further afield. n The childminder understands the importance of developing partnerships with parents and ensuring they are kept informed of their child's progress. n The childminder describes how she will help promote children's positive behaviour. She is aware of the need to give children clear and consistent boundaries for behaviour and to teach them to be kind and respectful to others. She talks about the importance of sharing and turn taking and how she will support these. n The childminder has a positive attitude towards diversity and understands the importance of working with children to reflect the differences within the local community.

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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 viewed the resources and looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children and how she monitors their learning

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This provision meets requirements

and development. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368207 Local authority Hackney Inspection number 10083178 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 30 June 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and she lives in Dalston, in the London borough of Hackney. The childminder is open weekdays from 8am until 6pm for most of the year, except for family and bank holidays. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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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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