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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY249064

Inspected 26 Feb 2019 · URN EY249064

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  • Inspection date verified

    26 Feb 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Tracey Murphy

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY249064

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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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−56Criticalmore positive than 5% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve344w−56

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Pages
4
Words of findings
341
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 46, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
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typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 46%About the inspection 52%

Full report text

Inspection date 26 February 2019 Previous inspection date 7 March 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is familiar with how to identify and report any concerns she has about children's safety and welfare. She knows how to keep her knowledge of child protection up to date to ensure she can report any concerns promptly. n The childminder understands how to support children's learning and development. She knows how to observe, plan and assess children's achievements to ensure they make progress and are prepared for their eventual move to school. n The childminder demonstrates she understands how to plan activities that engage children's interests. She has a wide range of toys and resources to appeal to a variety of ages and stages of learning. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other settings children may attend to provide continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder is aware of how to help children settle and develop their emotional well-being. She understands the importance of promoting children's good behaviour

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This provision meets requirements

and social skills. n The childminder knows the importance of her own continuing professional development to improve outcomes for children. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle. She knows how to provide opportunities for exercise and eating nutritious foods.

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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 used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and child protection. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies and suitability checks. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she organises activities to support children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY249064 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10073154 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 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Welling, Kent. She operates her service from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder offers flexible care during the holidays and takes family holidays during this time. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 early years qualification.

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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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