Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Manchester
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- Inspection date verified
17 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
EY293186
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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 is familiar with safeguarding procedures and knows how to report any concerns regarding a child's welfare. p.1
- She understands the importance of minimising risk and providing a safe environment for children in her home. p.1
- The childminder has a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements. p.1
- She has a good range of toys and resources and can demonstrate how she will provide activities for children of different ages across all areas of learning. p.1
- The childminder explains the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles. p.1
- She provides healthy snacks and meals and promotes fresh air and exercise daily to support children's physical development. p.1
- The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. p.1
- She intends to share starting points and ongoing development to help promote continuity in children's care and learning. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 379
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 37, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date 17 June 2019 Previous inspection date 27 August 2015
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder is familiar with safeguarding procedures and knows how to report any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She understands the importance of minimising risk and providing a safe environment for children in her home. n The childminder has a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has a good range of toys and resources and can demonstrate how she will provide activities for children of different ages across all areas of learning. n The childminder explains the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy snacks and meals and promotes fresh air and exercise daily to support children's physical development. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She intends to share starting points and ongoing development to help promote continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder understands the importance of being a good role model and
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This provision meets requirements
supporting children's good behaviour. She describes the need to set clear boundaries, give regular praise and encouragement and reinforce good manners. n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates her provision to make ongoing improvements. She has completed her mandatory training and has identified areas for ongoing professional development.
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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 checked areas of the home used for childminding and the suitability of adults living in the home. n The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of safeguarding procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her role and responsibilities in meeting the early years foundation stage requirements, including undertaking observations, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she uses self-evaluation to make improvements to her practice. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder meeting the welfare requirements, including her registration, insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY293186 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10060395 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 27 August 2015
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Lewisham, London. She operates all day from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family 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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