Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY439940
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- Inspection date verified
17 May 2019
- Inspectors verified
Amy Mckenzie
- Early years verified
Met
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Not met
- Previous overall verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY439940
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- OverallNot met
- Early yearsMet
10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder has not taken prompt action to assist Ofsted in carrying out the necessary suitability checks to ensure all persons living in the household are suitable. p.1
- The childminder has not kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. p.1
- She has no knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty and her responsibility to protect children and families who may be at risk of such influences. p.1
- The childminder does not have a comprehensive safeguarding policy that outlines all of her responsibilities to keep children safe and what action she is required to take if an allegation is made against herself or anyone else who lives in the household. p.1
- The childminder understands how to plan a range of activities and experiences to support children's development across all areas of learning. p.1
- The childminder demonstrates an understanding of the importance of observing, monitoring and assessing children's ongoing learning and keeping parents updated p.1
- The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt healthy lifestyles. p.1
- She illustrates this when she discusses providing healthy snacks and frequent trips to the park for opportunities for fresh air and exercise. p.1
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Progress & outcomes2
“about their children's achievements.” p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 540
- longer than usual (typical 401)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 43, typical 46
- Average sentence
- 22 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date 17 May 2019 Previous inspection date 27 February 2013
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This provision does not meet requirements
n The childminder has not taken prompt action to assist Ofsted in carrying out the necessary suitability checks to ensure all persons living in the household are suitable. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder has not kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has no knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty and her responsibility to protect children and families who may be at risk of such influences. n The childminder does not have a comprehensive safeguarding policy that outlines all of her responsibilities to keep children safe and what action she is required to take if an allegation is made against herself or anyone else who lives in the household. n The childminder understands how to plan a range of activities and experiences to support children's development across all areas of learning. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of the importance of observing, monitoring and assessing children's ongoing learning and keeping parents updated
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This provision does not meet requirements
about their children's achievements. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt healthy lifestyles. She illustrates this when she discusses providing healthy snacks and frequent trips to the park for opportunities for fresh air and exercise. n The childminder shows appropriate knowledge of how to support children so that they behave well. For instance, she intends to use lots of explanations about expected behaviour and says that she will have discussions with children to support them in understanding each other's view points and about showing respect.
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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 ensure all persons aged over 16 years who are living in the household have had the required suitability checks carried out, to help to protect children's safety 14/06/2019
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What the setting needs to do to improve further
update and improve safeguarding knowledge, with particular regard to the 'Prevent' duty, to help to keep children safe 14/06/2019
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What the setting needs to do to improve further
update the safeguarding policy to include the actions to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder or someone living in the household, and to cover the use of mobile phones and cameras. 14/06/2019
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What the setting needs to do to improve further
n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver a range of learning experiences for children. n The inspector discussed the childminder's safeguarding knowledge of how to keep children safe and protect them from harm. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to monitor children's progress and keep parents up to date about their children's learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the importance of evaluating her provision and seeking the views of others to continue to make improvements. n The inspector discussed how the childminder intends to keep areas of her home safe and her strategies to minimise risks to children's safety.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY439940 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10083013 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 27 February 2013
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Brockley, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates from Monday to Friday 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
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