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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY541741

Inspected 18 Apr 2019 · URN EY541741

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  • Inspection date verified

    18 Apr 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Claire Parnell

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY541741

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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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−17Mixedmore positive than 62% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • What needs to improve418w−17

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Pages
4
Words of findings
413
about usual (typical 401)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 41, typical 46
Average sentence
18 words
Next steps
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 52%About the inspection 46%

Full report text

Inspection date 18 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have appropriate suitability checks in place for members of the household who are over the age of 16 years of age. n The childminder does not have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance, to protect children from harm. n The childminder has not notified Ofsted of additional members to her household. n The childminder does not have appropriate public liability insurance. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to support children's learning through activities and experiences to promote all areas of learning for different stages of development. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn best and how different children learn. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to provide a consistent and continual approach to children's

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This provision does not meet requirements

care and learning. n The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of how to promote children's physical well-being. She uses regular trips to local facilities, such as parks, to encourage movement and muscle skills. She understands the importance of helping children to learn about hygiene procedures through everyday routines.

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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 develop a secure knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance to protect children who may be at risk of extremist ideas and behaviours 18/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure Ofsted is provided with details of all members of the household over the age of 16 years to conduct suitability checks 18/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure Ofsted is notified of additional members to the household 18/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure suitable public liability insurance is in place. 18/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's property that she intends to use for childminding. n The inspector looked at documentation, including evidence of the suitability checks for members of the household. n The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence for continuing improvements to her service. n The inspector looked at training certificates, such as paediatric first aid.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541741 Local authority Medway Inspection number 10089615 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Chatham, Kent. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and public holidays.

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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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