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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY375465

Inspected 12 Sept 2019 · URN EY375465

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  • Inspection date verified

    12 Sept 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Tracey Murphy

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY375465

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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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−12Mixedmore positive than 66% of reports of this type graded Not met
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Praisemake good progresssafepositive
Criticismnot metweakharm

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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings6w−50
  • What needs to improve340w+10

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Pages
5
Words of findings
339
about usual (typical 401)
Reading level
Fairly hard
Flesch 53, typical 46
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 44%About the inspection 55%

Full report text

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has a weak understanding of the learning and development requirements of the curriculum. She does not fully understand how to plan activities to help children to make good progress in all areas of their development. The childminder does not understand the importance of assessing children's progress. n The childminder has not kept her knowledge about changes to legislation and the curriculum up to date. This impacts on the quality of education she provides for children. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She knows the procedures to follow should she be concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder knows how to keep children safe in her home and when on trips. n The childminder recognises the importance of building partnerships with parents and other professionals to help support consistency of care. n The childminder understands how to support children to behave well. She

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This provision does not meet requirements

explains how she will support children to manage their behaviour and feelings and have a positive attitude to learning. The childminder understands how she can help children to learn about the world around them and how to respect others. n The childminder recognises how important a healthy lifestyle is for children. She explains how she would provide activities to help children exercise, such as trips to the local parks where children can climb and run around.

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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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Due date

increase knowledge of the early years foundation stage curriculum and how to plan for children's learning and assess their progress. 31/10/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY375465 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10104712 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 9 to 9 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 1 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Deptford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk and viewed all areas of the home that are used when caring for children. n The inspector and childminder discussed the childminder's knowledge of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder explained how she reviews the quality and effectiveness of her setting and how she keeps children safe from harm. n The inspector looked at, and discussed, a range of records with the childminder, including policies and procedures, evidence of qualifications and her suitability and that of household members.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

12 September 2019 12 September 2019 regulates and inspects to 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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Inspection activities

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