Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Greenwich
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
23 Aug 2019
- Inspectors verified
Paula Fergusson-Boyce
- Overall effectiveness verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY540882
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder is confident in her understanding and awareness of safeguarding procedures. p.1
- She is able to fully describe how to keep children safe from harm and protect them from danger. p.1
- The childminder knows the procedures to follow to record and report any concerns about children's welfare. p.1
- The childminder knows how to promote children's personal development, including encouraging positive behaviour, in order to help children learn right from wrong. p.1
- The childminder understands how to form close partnerships with parents. p.1
- For example, she values working together to help children settle and to promote their ongoing learning and development needs. p.1
- The childminder recognises the significance of continuing her professional development. p.1
- She works very closely with the local authority and other organisations to keep her knowledge up to date. p.1
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 382
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 39, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Inspection date 23 August 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder is confident in her understanding and awareness of safeguarding procedures. She is able to fully describe how to keep children safe from harm and protect them from danger. The childminder knows the procedures to follow to record and report any concerns about children's welfare. n The childminder knows how to promote children's personal development, including encouraging positive behaviour, in order to help children learn right from wrong. n The childminder understands how to form close partnerships with parents. For example, she values working together to help children settle and to promote their ongoing learning and development needs. n The childminder recognises the significance of continuing her professional development. She works very closely with the local authority and other organisations to keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice and
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This provision meets requirements
environment to ensure that it works for the children in her care. The childminder plans activities that reflect children's interests and stage of development. n The childminder completes risk assessments for all areas available to the children, including outings. n The childminder remains up to date with first-aid and safeguarding training.
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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 had a tour of the indoor and outdoor areas, and viewed resources which will be accessed by the children. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the home, safeguarding procedures, attendance records, accident and incident records, observations of children, qualifications and policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to provide activities and experiences that promote children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading written comments and feedback. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her processes for self-evaluation and improvement plan.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY540882 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 10089845 Type of provision Childminder
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Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Charlton, South East London. She operates during school holidays from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare 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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