Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Southwark
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
4 Jul 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
EY356266
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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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In line with other reports of this type graded Met.
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- The childminder has a clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. p.1
- She has public liability insurance and holds a valid first-aid certificate. p.1
- The childminder understands how to record children's hours of attendance. p.1
- The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and of her responsibility to keep children safe. p.1
- She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. p.1
- She understands how to use risk assessments and daily checks to minimise risks and she understands how to teach children about keeping themselves safe. p.1
- The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. p.1
- She understands the importance of using observation and assessment to monitor the progress children make. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 459
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 42, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date 24 March 2016
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has a clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has public liability insurance and holds a valid first-aid certificate. The childminder understands how to record children's hours of attendance. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and of her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She understands how to use risk assessments and daily checks to minimise risks and she understands how to teach children about keeping themselves safe. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She understands the importance of using observation and assessment to monitor the progress children make. She demonstrates how to provide activities for children of different ages and how to support them in preparing for their next stage of
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This provision meets requirements
learning. n The childminder discusses how she would support children to make healthy lifestyle choices. She plans to provide home-cooked, healthy meals and regular opportunities for physical play at local parks. n The childminder understands the importance of building positive relationships with parents. She knows how to gather information when children first start to help them settle quickly. She understands the importance of regularly sharing information to keep parents up to date with their children's achievements and to support ongoing learning at home. n The childminder knows how to reflect on her practice and evaluate her provision, seeking views from parents and children. She has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection. For example, she has provided new toys and equipment for children to develop their technology skills further. The childminder has completed her mandatory training and has identified further training for her ongoing professional
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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 the areas of the home used for childminding and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assessed her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her role and responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process for improving practice.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY356266 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10065947 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 8 - 15 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 24 March 2016
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Peckham, in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an early years 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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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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