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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY540499

Inspected 14 Mar 2019 · URN EY540499

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  • Inspection date verified

    14 Mar 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Anna Hindhaugh-Feldman

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY540499

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  • OverallNot met

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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−24Mixedmore positive than 54% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • Findings10w0
  • What needs to improve458w−24

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Pages
4
Words of findings
457
about usual (typical 401)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 47, typical 46
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 54%About the inspection 45%

Full report text

Inspection date 14 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not ensured that her public liability insurance has been kept up to date. This is a breach of the legal requirements. n The childminder has not engaged in an ongoing programme of professional development to enhance her existing skills. n The childminder maintains a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children. She understands the possible signs that may indicate that children are at risk of harm. The childminder has information from the local authority and knows the correct procedures to follow in order to protect children's welfare. n The childminder understands the importance of risk assessment to help keep her premises safe. She recognises what may constitute a risk or hazard to children of all ages. n The childminder has considered ways to help her reflect on and improve her practice. For example, she intends to gather feedback from parents and children about the service that she provides.

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This provision does not meet requirements

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 which reflect the needs and interests of the children and help them to make good progress. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's physical well- being and health. For example, she discusses the importance of providing children with a healthy balanced diet. She discusses ensuring daily opportunities to be physically active using local amenities such as parks and the garden area.

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This provision does not meet 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.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date obtain appropriate public liability insurance 15/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

undertake a targeted programme of training to ensure skills, knowledge and practice remain up to date. 15/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that will be used for childminding. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and the suitability of people living at the premises. n The inspector asked the childminder questions to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the play activities and how she plans to monitor children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540499 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10090156 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 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Shepherds Bush in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am until 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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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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