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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Mrs Jacqueline Wendy Salt

Inspected 24 Jun 2019 · published 24 Jul 2019 · URN 138135

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  • Inspection date verified

    24 Jun 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Trisha Edward

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    138135

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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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+17Mostly positivemore positive than 45% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve366w+17

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4
Words of findings
365
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 47, typical 47
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 49%About the inspection 50%

Full report text

Inspection date 24 June 2019 Previous inspection date 10 March 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to plan and provide a broad range of activities and learning opportunities. She knows how to tailor these to take into account children's ages and abilities. n The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of safeguarding and the signs of abuse and neglect. She understands the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care or if allegations are made about herself. n The childminder maintains a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that she has up-to-date knowledge on how to meet the needs of children in the event of an accident. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of forming strong attachments with the children and how to manage their behaviour. n The childminder understands the value of continuous reflection on her practice and recommendations set at the last inspection have been implemented. This demonstrates

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This provision meets requirements

the childminder's capacity to improve and to further develop the provision. n The childminder is aware of how to promote children's knowledge of healthy lifestyles. She provides lots of outdoor experiences so that children have good opportunities to be active and get plenty of fresh air. The premises are welcoming and safe.

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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 talked with the childminder about her knowledge of the learning and development requirements, including arrangements for assessing children's progress. n The inspector sampled a range of documents and discussed the records and policies the childminder uses for childminding. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n The inspector checked the spaces and range of resources used for childminding purposes, and discussed the evaluations that the childminder uses to plan for improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138135 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10072413 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 7 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Tooting in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round, except on public bank holidays.

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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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