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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY443124

Inspected 30 Sept 2019 · URN EY443124

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Summary

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  • Inspection date verified

    30 Sept 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Malini Mandalia

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY443124

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Grade profile

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  • OverallNot met

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

Tone of the report

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−28Mixedmore positive than 49% of reports of this type graded Not met
OutstandingGoodMetRINot metInadequate

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Praisestrongconfidentsecuresafe
Criticismnot metfailedweakconcerns

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FindingsWhat needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical
  • Findings6w−50
  • What needs to improve305w−14

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Anatomy of the report

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Pages
4
Words of findings
305
shorter than usual (typical 401)
Reading level
Fairly hard
Flesch 54, 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 conducted a risk assessment of her premises. She is fully aware of how to reduce the identified risks when childminding to ensure children are safe in her home. n The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's well-being. She has kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date through relevant training. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow in the event an allegation is made against an adult on the premises. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. Parents are required to complete all the necessary records and details about their children before leaving them in her care. n The childminder is confident about helping children to develop respect for one another and of her role in tackling any discriminatory practice. n Although the childminder failed to inform Ofsted of significant events, which is

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This provision does not meet requirements

an offence, she now understands what she needs to tell Ofsted about. n The childminder recognises that all children learn differently. However, her knowledge of how to plan and carry out activities based on a secure understanding of what children need to learn next is weak.

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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

secure strong knowledge of how to plan and carry out activities based on what children need to learn next to ensure they make progress. 31/10/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443124 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 10126152 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 15 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Edgware, Middlesex, in the London Borough of Barnet. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector checked the suitability and safety of the premises, including the garden. n The inspector checked the childminder's current public liability insurance and first-aid certificate. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed a range of documents, including the safeguarding policy and children's record forms.

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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

30 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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Inspection activities

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Inspection activities

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Inspection activities

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