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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Merton

Inspected 24 Sept 2019 · published 14 Oct 2019 · URN 137866

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  • Inspection date verified

    24 Sept 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Frances Oliver

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    137866

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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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−33Criticalmore positive than 44% of reports of this type graded Not met
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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Words of findings
329
about usual (typical 401)
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Hard
Flesch 42, typical 46
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17 words
Next steps
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0%
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What needs to improve 46%About the inspection 54%

Full report text

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is unable to provide evidence of her first-aid training. n The childminder has failed to ensure that she has public liability insurance. n The childminder has failed to provide Ofsted with enough information to ensure all required suitability checks are completed for all persons living on the premises. n The childminder does not ensure that all safeguarding and welfare requirements are met, including safeguarding training. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to use these in her planning to support children's next steps. n The childminder has a clear knowledge of how to promote positive behaviour so that children can learn to have respect and consideration for others. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents to support children's individual care and learning needs throughout the day. n The childminder explains how she intends to deliver a broad curriculum based

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This provision does not meet requirements

on children's interests. n The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She demonstrates, through discussion, how she will provide daily opportunities for children to access fresh air, and she understands the importance of a healthy diet.

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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

ensure a certificate showing completion of a paediatric first-aid training course is available for inspection 24/01/2020

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Due date

ensure public liability insurance is always in place 24/01/2020

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Due date

24 September 2019 ensure all required documents are completed to enable appropriate suitability checks to be carried out for any person living on the premises 24/01/2020

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Due date

ensure that relevant and up-to-date safeguarding training has been undertaken. 24/01/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137866 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10120208 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 to 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 24 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in the London Borough of Merton. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas where childminding will take place and had a discussion about the resources that the childminder provides. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and plans for improvement with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies and procedures and training records.

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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

24 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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