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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY371015

Inspected 3 Jul 2019 · URN EY371015

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  • Inspection date verified

    3 Jul 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Trisha Edward

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY371015

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  • OverallMet

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

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+38Positivemore positive than 65% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve384w+38

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4
Words of findings
383
about usual (typical 350)
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Flesch 43, typical 47
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18 words
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 50%About the inspection 49%

Full report text

Inspection date 3 July 2019 Previous inspection date 19 May 2016

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection and safeguarding issues. She is aware of the signs of possible abuse and knows how to report concerns to ensure their welfare and safety. n The childminder has an effective understanding of how to promote children's learning. She has detailed systems to support her to plan for individual children's learning needs and of how to work in partnership with parents. n The childminder demonstrates through discussion and documentation that she understands how to use risk assessments to ensure children play in a safe and healthy environment. n The childminder understands how to promote children's positive behaviour, to help them to build friendships and to learn to value and respect each other. n The childminder knows how to promote children's physical health, for example, by providing daily opportunities for physical exercise. n The childminder has addressed the action which was raised at her last inspection. She

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This provision meets requirements

maintains a current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder keeps up to date with training courses and continues her professional development to help her to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She understands the role of self-evaluation to drive improvement in her practice in order to raise standards.

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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 discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of the suitability checks for all adults living in the household. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the educational programmes for children and undertakes observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that are used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she uses when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371015 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10104754 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 19 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Mitcham, in the London Borough of Merton. She holds an early years childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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