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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 122941

Inspected 8 Oct 2019 · URN 122941

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  • Inspection date verified

    8 Oct 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Frances Oliver

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    122941

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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).

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−20Mixedmore positive than 59% of reports of this type graded Not met
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Praisepositivesecure knowledge
Criticismlacksdoes not knowlimited

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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
5
Words of findings
311
shorter than usual (typical 401)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 38, typical 46
Average sentence
18 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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What needs to improve 44%About the inspection 56%

Full report text

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of safeguarding to identify symptoms of abuse or any issues relating to the 'Prevent' duty. She does not know how to deal with allegations or the procedures to follow to protect children. n The childminder demonstrates limited knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements and the seven areas of learning. She lacks knowledge of the assessment arrangements to help children make progress in their development. n The childminder knows how to gain detailed information from parents to enable her to support children's individual care throughout the day. n The childminder is aware of the importance of working with parents and the sharing of pertinent information about the children. n The childminder explained how she will promote healthy lifestyles and care practices and provide children with daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. n The childminder discussed how she will promote positive behaviour to help

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This provision does not meet requirements

children develop confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder explained how she will use risk assessments to identify any potential hazards to children. n The childminder has a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

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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

attend a lead practitioner safeguarding training course to understand how to respond appropriately to signs of abuse and wider safeguarding legislation responsibilities, including the 'Prevent' duty. 08/02/2021

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should:

8 October 2019 n ensure a secure knowledge of all aspects of the learning and development requirements, including the seven areas of learning, to improve outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 122941 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10120680 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 15 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in Tooting in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas where the childminding will take place and discussed the resources the childminder intends to provide. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the importance of including parents in children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the members of the household. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver a broad curriculum for children.

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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

8 October 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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