Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Hammersmith and Fulham
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
17 Oct 2019
- Inspectors verified
Anna Hindhaugh-Feldman
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Not met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY547259
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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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Reads more warmly than most reports of this type graded Not met.
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- The childminder is unable to provide evidence of her paediatric first-aid training. p.2
- She does not have this documentation available to show that she is meeting all the required regulations. p.2
- The childminder does not have public liability insurance in place. p.2
- The childminder is friendly and welcoming. p.2
- She describes how she will provide an inclusive setting where children's unique achievements are celebrated. p.2
- The childminder fully understands how to safeguard children and identifies the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. p.2
- She talks about what she would do if she had any child protection concerns. p.2
- The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and describes how she will use this knowledge in her planning to support children's next steps. p.2
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Communication & language4
“She talks about what she would do if she had any child protection concerns.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 398
- about usual (typical 401)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 48, typical 46
- Average sentence
- 18 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 5%
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This provision does not meet requirements
n The childminder is unable to provide evidence of her paediatric first-aid training. She does not have this documentation available to show that she is meeting all the required regulations. n The childminder does not have public liability insurance in place. n The childminder is friendly and welcoming. She describes how she will provide an inclusive setting where children's unique achievements are celebrated. n The childminder fully understands how to safeguard children and identifies the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She talks about what she would do if she had any child protection concerns. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and describes how she will use this knowledge in her planning to support children's next steps. She talks about how she will use her wide range of activities and resources to build on children's learning.
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This provision does not meet requirements
n The childminder describes how she reflects on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. She is committed to continually improving her service and attends some training to support her professional development. n The childminder is aware of the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles. For example, she plans to provide healthy home-cooked meals, talk to children about their favourite fruit and ensure children have ample opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. She describes how she will ensure good hygiene routines are in place. n The childminder is able to explain how she would support children to be independent, building on their skills for school readiness, such as putting on their own coats and shoes. She understands how to manage children's behaviour and talks with confidence about how she would teach them to share and be kind and respectful to each other.
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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
17 October 2019 ensure a certificate showing completion of a paediatric first-aid training course is available on inspection 17/11/2019
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Due date
ensure public liability insurance is always in place. 17/11/2019
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY547259 Local authority Hammersmith & Fulham Inspection number 10109931 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 3 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Hammersmith, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. She operates during term time from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
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Inspection activities
n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for her practice and had a discussion about the activities and resources provided. 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 the policies and procedures with the childminder and documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector checked evidence of safeguarding procedures, the suitability of the childminder and other records required.
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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
17 October 2019 17 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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