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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY542136

Inspected 27 Mar 2019 · URN EY542136

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  • Inspection date verified

    27 Mar 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Gwen Andrews

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY542136

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  • OverallMet

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

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−4Mixedmore positive than 26% of reports of this type graded Met
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Pages
4
Words of findings
322
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 39, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 46%About the inspection 52%

Full report text

Inspection date 27 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of monitoring and tracking children's development, to help her to quickly identify gaps in their learning. n The childminder plans well for her professional development, to help her to continuously raise her knowledge and understanding to higher levels. n The childminder is confident about how she would identify signs of abuse and the procedures she would use to report any concerns for a child's welfare. n The childminder knows how to plan stimulating activities and opportunities to support and challenge children's learning. n The childminder knows the value of working closely with parents and other professionals, to successfully share information and help to provide children with continuity towards their future progress. n The childminder is reflective about her provision. She understands how to seek the views of parents and children, to help her to identify areas for improvement and

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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 held discussions with the childminder about the teaching and learning requirements. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home and garden that are used for childminding purposes. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the process of self-evaluation and the current areas identified for improvement. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks and

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This provision meets requirements

policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and reporting procedures. The inspector also discussed how the childminders plans for her own professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542136 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10089634 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 2 - 9 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and she lives in Caterham, Surrey. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm.

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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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