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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY541996

Inspected 4 Mar 2019 · URN EY541996

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  • Inspection date verified

    4 Mar 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Gill Cubitt

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY541996

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  • OverallMet

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−25Mixedmore positive than 12% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • What needs to improve286w−25

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Pages
4
Words of findings
287
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 45, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 2%What needs to improve 43%About the inspection 55%

Full report text

Inspection date 4 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands current child protection issues and knows the correct procedures to follow should she have a concern for a child's well-being. n The childminder is aware of the importance of sharing information with parents about their children's progress. She has a wide range of toys and resources and knows how to plan activities to meet children's different learning needs. n The childminder has experience of supporting children with special educational needs. She understands the importance of the partnerships with parents and other agencies. n The childminder understands that children need to have a balanced diet and regular exercise to support their healthy development. n The childminder evaluates her provision to make continuous improvements. For instance, she has made changes to her home, particularly the garden to provide children with more outdoor safe space.

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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 with the childminder how she plans to support children's learning and to support their development. n The inspector checked documentation, such as safeguarding policies, including clearance procedures for adults in the household. n The inspector viewed all areas intended for childminding purposes, both inside and outdoors. n The inspector looked at the childminder's qualifications and discussed her aims for the

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541996 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10089617 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 Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Petts Wood, Bromley. She works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6.15pm all year round.

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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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