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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 122929

Inspected 11 Oct 2019 · URN 122929

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  • Inspection date verified

    11 Oct 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Frances Oliver

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    122929

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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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+47Positivemore positive than 94% of reports of this type graded Not met
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5
Words of findings
361
about usual (typical 401)
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Hard
Flesch 43, typical 46
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16 words
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0%
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What needs to improve 48%About the inspection 52%

Full report text

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have a written procedure in place to deal with any concerns or complaints from parents and carers. n The childminder has not maintained a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She has not ensured her knowledge of first aid is up to date. n The childminder does not ensure that all safeguarding and welfare requirements are met, including undertaking safeguarding training. n The childminder is aware of the importance of forming strong bonds and attachments with children to support their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder demonstrates through discussion how she will provide children with daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. n The childminder discusses how she carries out regular risk assessments to identify any hazards and ensure the safety of the children. n The childminder recognises the importance of gradual settling-in procedures. She discusses the approach she would take to ensure children are supported

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This provision does not meet requirements

effectively, focusing on their well-being and building close emotional bonds with them. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She recognises the need to teach them to be independent and to help them to develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships and to be tolerant, kind and respectful. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She understands the value of sharing information to support a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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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 that there is a written statement of procedures to follow in relation to complaints 11/03/2020

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Due date

11 October 2019 ensure a certificate showing completion of a paediatric first-aid training course is available on inspection 11/03/2020

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Due date

ensure that relevant and up-to-date safeguarding training has been undertaken. 11/03/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number 122929 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10120434 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 14 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in the London borough of Wandsworth. She offers before- and after-school care only from Monday to Friday during term time.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that are used for childminding and had a discussion about the resources that the childminder provides. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard 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

11 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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