Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Havering
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
8 Apr 2019
- Inspectors verified
Leanne Stranger
- Early years verified
Met
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY394759
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Grade profile
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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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- The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children. p.1
- She places great value in building a supportive and inclusive space for children to access. p.1
- She has a good understanding of how to promote children's self-confidence. p.1
- The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures. p.1
- She is able to recognise signs of potential abuse and knows how to escalate concerns about the welfare of a child. p.1
- The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. p.1
- She knows how to assess children's development and plan effective next steps to extend their learning. p.1
- The childminder is reflective and uses self-evaluation to continually improve her practice. p.1
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Records & policies3
“The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures.” p.1
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 288
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 46, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 14 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date 8 April 2019 Previous inspection date 20 October 2015
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children. She places great value in building a supportive and inclusive space for children to access. She has a good understanding of how to promote children's self-confidence. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She is able to recognise signs of potential abuse and knows how to escalate concerns about the welfare of a child. n The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She knows how to assess children's development and plan effective next steps to extend their learning. n The childminder is reflective and uses self-evaluation to continually improve her practice. She completes training and accesses research to develop her skills and knowledge. n The childminder understands the importance of effective working partnerships. She explains how working with parents and external agencies helps to check and support
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This provision meets requirements
children's ongoing communication and learning needs.
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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
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This provision meets requirements
n The inspector looked around the premises to check the suitability of the resources and environment. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector sampled documents the childminder has in place, including policies, training certificates and insurance.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY394759 Local authority Havering Inspection number 10101772 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 20 October 2015
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Hornchurch, in the London Borough of Havering. The childminder works with another co-childminder at the setting. The setting is open each weekday, including before and after school, all year round.
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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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