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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY542920

Inspected 17 Jul 2019 · URN EY542920

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  • Inspection date verified

    17 Jul 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Kirsty Hillocks

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY542920

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  • OverallNot met

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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−44Criticalmore positive than 31% of reports of this type graded Not met
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  • What needs to improve437w−44

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Pages
4
Words of findings
434
about usual (typical 401)
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Hard
Flesch 43, typical 46
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 54%About the inspection 45%

Full report text

Inspection date 17 July 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have an appropriate paediatric first-aid certificate. This means she does not have up-to-date knowledge to enable her to treat children's minor accidents or injuries. n The childminder demonstrates that she is able to meet the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She provides a good range of toys and equipment to support children of all ages and stages of development. n The childminder fully understands how to keep children safe and protected. She attends regular child protection training and is aware of the correct procedures to enable her to take appropriate action if a child is at risk of harm. n The childminder understands the importance of creating effective partnerships with parents and other settings children may attend, to provide continuity of care and learning. n The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding procedures. She

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This provision does not meet requirements

confidently describes the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm, including female genital mutilation. She is knowledgeable regarding the correct procedures she would follow is she had concerns about a child's safety and welfare. n The childminder knows how to plan a range of activities that support children's interests and build on what they know and can do. She understands the importance of consistently monitoring children's progress, identifying their next steps, and knows how to close gaps in learning. n The childminder understands the importance of gathering initial and ongoing information from parents to meet children's care needs. She understands the need to keep them informed about their children's progress.

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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 further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n obtain and maintain a paediatric first-aid certificate.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. n The inspector discussed how the childminder plans to exchange information and work with parents to support children's care, well-being and learning. n The inspector discussed how she will plan and deliver educational programmes to help children learn and develop. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's documentation, policies and evidence of the childminder's liability insurance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542920 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10091563 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Bexley. She provides childcare all day on weekdays, 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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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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T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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