Skip to content

Help us get it right

Sign in (free) to send feedback, so we can tell you when it's fixed.

Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspected 26 Jul 2019 · published 19 Aug 2019 · URN EY421563

Help us get it right

Sign in (free) to send feedback, so we can tell you when it's fixed.

Original PDF ↗

Summary

What we read, and from where

Click a reading to see it highlighted in the report.

  • Inspection date verified

    26 Jul 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Jenny Beckles

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY421563

Page 1 of 4
Page 1 of the report

Deep dive

What this report says

In plain English

Join free to get a short, plain-English summary of any report.

Grade profile

Each judgement on its scale, weakest to strongest.

  • OverallMet
  • Early yearsGood

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

Tone of the report

How positive or critical the inspectors' language is, from the words they chose. No AI involved.

+52Positivemore positive than 79% of reports of this type graded Met
OutstandingGoodMetRINot metInadequate

In line with other reports of this type graded Met.

Markers show where typical reports of each grade sit.

Praiseeffectivelymake good progressgood progresseffectivesecureclear
Criticismconcerns

How the report reads, start to finish

Every paragraph in order, sized by length. Tap one to see it on the page.

FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve321w+52

Strengths

Quoted from the report. Tap to see it on the page.

No standout praise found.

Concerns

Quoted from the report. Tap to see it on the page.

No strong criticism found.

Next steps

Quoted from the report. Tap to see it on the page.

What the report dwells on

Topics by how often they come up, coloured by how they are described. Open one for an example.

Anatomy of the report

How the report is built, against others of the same type and grade.

Pages
4
Words of findings
320
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 40, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
5%
“some”, “not always”, “most”…

Where the words go

Findings 2%What needs to improve 45%About the inspection 54%

Full report text

Inspection date 26 July 2019 Previous inspection date 5 June 2014

p.1

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder maintains a valid paediatric first-aid certificate and describes how she will treat children in medical emergencies. n The childminder has valid public liability insurance to help ensure children's safety and to meet regulatory requirements. n The childminder understands the procedures to follow and how to identify and report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. n The childminder has a secure understanding of effective behaviour management strategies and talks about how she will teach children to respect themselves and others. n The childminder describes the benefits of working effectively with parents and others to promote best outcomes for children. n The childminder shares how she will provide suitably challenging activities for children. She talks about how she will keep a regular check on children's development to help ensure they make good progress. n The childminder describes how she will evaluate her practice and put clear goals in

p.1

This provision meets requirements

place to build ongoing improvements. n The childminder talks about the benefits of giving children healthy experiences, such as daily physical activities and nutritionally well-balanced meals and snacks.

p.1

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

p.1

This provision meets requirements

n The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder. n The inspector viewed some documentation, including evidence of suitability checks, and held a discussion with the childminder. n The inspector discussed activities, children's assessments and how the childminder would support children's good progress. n The inspector discussed how the childminder would work effectively with parents.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number EY421563 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10067929 Type of provision Childminder

p.3

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2014

p.3

Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Teddington, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.3

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.

p.3

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.

p.3

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.4

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.4

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.4

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.4

Discuss this inspection

Members compare notes on inspectors and inspections here. Join free to read and post.

Join the discussion