Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY476424
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- Inspection date verified
19 Jun 2019
- Inspectors verified
Helen Craig
- Early years verified
Met
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Previous overall verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY476424
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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 has a clear understanding of how to promote the welfare and safeguarding requirements for children. p.1
- She holds a valid paediatric first-aid qualification and has public liability insurance. p.1
- The childminder has a strong knowledge of child protection issues. p.1
- She knows how to make a referral if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. p.1
- The childminder understands the importance of providing a safe environment. p.1
- She uses risk assessments to reduce potential hazards and teaches children about keeping themselves safe. p.1
- The childminder has a positive attitude towards ongoing professional development. p.1
- She regularly attends training to update her knowledge and skills. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 447
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 39, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 14 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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Inspection date 19 June 2019 Previous inspection date 26 July 2016
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to promote the welfare and safeguarding requirements for children. She holds a valid paediatric first-aid qualification and has public liability insurance. n The childminder has a strong knowledge of child protection issues. She knows how to make a referral if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder understands the importance of providing a safe environment. She uses risk assessments to reduce potential hazards and teaches children about keeping themselves safe. n The childminder has a positive attitude towards ongoing professional development. She regularly attends training to update her knowledge and skills. The childminder has completed training on safeguarding and the 'Prevent' duty. n The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She explains how to provide fun and interesting activities for different-aged children,
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This provision meets requirements
incorporating their interests across all areas of learning. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She discusses how she observes and assesses children's learning, and keeps parents updated with their progress and next steps. n The childminder describes how she will teach children to make healthy lifestyle choices. She intends to promote healthy eating and include fruit and vegetables in her nutritious menus. She will also provide opportunities for physical play in her garden, access local parks and attend groups in the local community. n The childminder recognises the importance of being a good role model and supporting children's self-esteem. She knows to teach children respect, to share and listen to each other. She provides regular praise and encouragement and reinforces good behaviour.
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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 viewed areas of the childminder's home used for minding. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and suitability checks, policies and developmental records. 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 about her role and responsibilities in meeting the early years foundation stage requirements, including undertaking planning, observations and assessments. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she uses self-evaluation to make improvements to her practice.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY476424 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10104470 Type of provision Childminder
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Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 26 July 2016
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the London borough of Bromley. She provides care from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, term time only. 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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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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