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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Lewisham

Inspected 12 Jun 2019 · published 1 Jul 2019 · URN EY463093

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  • Inspection date verified

    12 Jun 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Helen Craig

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY463093

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  • OverallMet
  • Early yearsGood

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

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+46Positivemore positive than 74% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve493w+46

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Pages
4
Words of findings
490
longer than usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 36, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
8
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 53%About the inspection 46%

Full report text

Inspection date 12 June 2019 Previous inspection date 15 March 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder clearly understands how to fulfil safeguarding requirements. She has public liability insurance and a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows how to follow procedures and report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder understands the importance of minimising risk and teaching children how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She understands how to plan a good range of exciting and challenging activities for different-aged children, incorporating their interests. n The childminder understands the importance of observing children regularly and monitoring their progress. She will use the information to support next steps in learning and prepare them for their future moves to nursery and school.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of building strong partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. She intends to regularly share information about children's achievements to promote continuity in children's learning. n The childminder describes how she will support children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She intends to provide nutritious snacks and meals, and provide daily opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise at home and the local parks. n The childminder explains the importance of promoting positive behaviour and raising self-esteem. She plans to demonstrate being a good role model and use praise and encouragement to help increase children's confidence and independence. n The childminder understands the importance of reflective practice. She has addressed the previous recommendations from her last inspection and seeks views from parents to support her in making improvements.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a positive attitude towards ongoing professional development. She has updated her mandatory training and keeps up to date with changes in practice and legislation to increase her knowledge.

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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 had a tour of the areas of the home used for minding with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to evaluate her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. n The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and family members living in the home, as well as checking the childminder's registration, insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding continued professional development and self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463093 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10075467 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 15 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Sydenham, in the London borough of Lewisham. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides care from 8am to 6pm on weekdays for 48 weeks of the year, including taking children to, and collecting them from, the local school. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years. There were no children on roll at the time of this inspection.

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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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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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