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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Merton

Inspected 27 Sept 2019 · published 16 Oct 2019 · URN 138059

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  • Inspection date verified

    27 Sept 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Frances Oliver

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    138059

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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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4
Words of findings
284
shorter than usual (typical 401)
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Hard
Flesch 43, typical 46
Average sentence
15 words
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What needs to improve 42%About the inspection 58%

Full report text

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have an up-to-date knowledge of all safeguarding concerns relevant to her practice. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of the learning and development requirements. She explains how she uses observation and assessment to provide a stimulating curriculum for children. n The childminder discusses how she uses self-evaluation effectively to identify and target areas for improvement. n The home is safe, secure and welcoming for children. The childminder demonstrates through discussion how she will provide daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She knows how to gain detailed information to enable her to support children's individual care and learning needs throughout the day. n The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour which are appropriate for different ages of children. She understands how to promote

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This provision does not meet requirements

positive behaviour. n The childminder discusses how she carries out risk assessment procedures of the home and for outings to minimise risks and hazards. n The childminder knows how to promote children's well-being. She discusses how positive interactions help children to build high levels of confidence and self- esteem. n The childminder holds a current first-aid qualification.

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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

access relevant training to ensure knowledge of safeguarding is current and robust. 24/01/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138059 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10120117 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 21 April 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Morden in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder operates from 8am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas where childminding will take place, and held a discussion about the resources that the childminder provides. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies and procedures. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the importance of including parents and other professional agencies in children's learning and development.

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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

27 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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