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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Croydon

Inspected 3 Jul 2019 · published 18 Jul 2019 · URN EY436988

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  • Inspection date verified

    3 Jul 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Marvet Gayle

  • Early years verified

    Met

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY436988

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Grade profile

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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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+13Mostly positivemore positive than 83% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • What needs to improve421w+13

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Pages
4
Words of findings
417
about usual (typical 401)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 38, typical 46
Average sentence
19 words
Next steps
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0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 52%About the inspection 46%

Full report text

Inspection date 3 July 2019 Previous inspection date 27 July 2016

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder evaluates her practice and provision but has failed to obtain, and maintain, a paediatric first-aid qualification as required. n The childminder understands the importance of providing a safe, warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure, confident and form close attachments. n The childminder has a clear understanding of the importance of working in partnerships with parents, professionals and other settings children may attend, so that children achieve good outcomes. n The childminder has a confident knowledge of safeguarding children. She understands the signs that may indicate a child's welfare is at risk and knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns or allegations to the relevant authorities. She understands the importance of minimising risks to children to help promote their safety. n The childminder has a good range of toys and resources. She understands the

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This provision does not meet requirements

importance of assessing children's progress from their starting points, in order to plan challenging activities that will help them to progress. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to be independent, respectful of others and to care for their environment. She understands the importance of supporting children's positive behaviour. n The childminder knows how to encourage children to maintain a healthy lifestyle which supports their physical development.

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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 obtain, and maintain, an appropriate first-aid qualification. 15/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at, and discussed, a range of documentation with the childminder, including record-keeping, safeguarding policies and procedures and her suitability and that of other household members. n The inspector toured the areas of the premises used when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and the welfare requirements. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice and brings about improvements in the quality of provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436988 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10104500 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 27 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Waddon, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder offers flexible care, Monday to Saturday from 7am to 6.30pm, for most of the year.

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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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