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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY239617

Inspected 26 Jul 2019 · URN EY239617

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  • Inspection date verified

    26 Jul 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Mary Gabriel

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY239617

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Grade profile

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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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+9Mostly positivemore positive than 38% of reports of this type graded Met
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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve429w+9

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Pages
4
Words of findings
428
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 44, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 53%About the inspection 46%

Full report text

Inspection date 26 July 2019 Previous inspection date 22 June 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of meeting the individual care and educational needs of all the children she cares for. She explains that her role working in close partnership with associated professionals will support children's well-being and help them make progress in their learning. n The childminder values a close working relationship with parents. She recognises the benefits of two-way, direct communication with home to provide children with continuous care routines and ongoing learning opportunities. n The childminder describes how she will gather initial and ongoing information about children from parents and others involved in their care. She talks about how she develops activities based on children's interests and needs. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She describes the procedure she will follow if she has a concern

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This provision meets requirements

about a child's welfare. She understands how to recognise if a child is at possible risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours, and the correct course of action to keep them safe. n The childminder is warm and welcoming. She describes how she intends to provide an inclusive setting where children are treated equally and their ideas are valued. n The childminder builds links with advisers and other practitioners. She shares how she seeks the opinions of parents and children to help develop her service and drive forward improvements.

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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 held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, including the setting's risk assessments and evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector read the testaments of a variety of past and present parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the educational programmes for children and undertakes observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder, including the risks of radicalisation and extremism.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY239617 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10073119 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 4 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and Christmas.

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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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