Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder 138395
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
5 Dec 2019
- Inspectors verified
Ceri Callf
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Not met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
138395
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Grade profile
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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Reads more critically than most reports of this type graded Met.
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- The childminder has addressed the actions set at her last inspection. p.2
- She has completed a paediatric first-aid course and now holds a valid certificate. p.2
- The childminder records all medication administered to children. p.2
- These records were readily available during the inspection. p.2
- The childminder has continued to build on her professional skills and knowledge. p.2
- She has accessed training and worked closely with other professionals to enhance the quality of educational experiences she offers children. p.2
- The childminder demonstrated her understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. p.2
- She discussed how she plans a curriculum which challenges children and builds on their learning. p.2
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 347
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 44, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 15 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Met
Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)
p.1
This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has addressed the actions set at her last inspection. She has completed a paediatric first-aid course and now holds a valid certificate. The childminder records all medication administered to children. These records were readily available during the inspection. n The childminder has continued to build on her professional skills and knowledge. She has accessed training and worked closely with other professionals to enhance the quality of educational experiences she offers children. The childminder demonstrated her understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She discussed how she plans a curriculum which challenges children and builds on their learning. n Using her self-evaluation effectively, the childminder has identified areas for further improvement. For example, she has used her training to develop her knowledge of how to support children in learning about different religious
p.2
This provision meets requirements
festivals. She discussed how she would help them explore their similarities and differences. n The childminder understands how to build on partnerships with parents. She talked about how she supports them in extending their children's learning at home to promote continuity in children's learning and development. n The childminder described the strategies she has developed to support children in learning how to moderate their own behaviour. She talked about how she nurtures their emotional well-being. n Using her training effectively, the childminder understands her duty to keep children safe. She has clear procedures in place if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder discussed how she would identify any children at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours.
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This provision meets 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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Setting details
Unique reference number 138395 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10119961 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 1 to 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 2 December 2014
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in Hillingdon, Middlesex. She operates her service Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, for 48 weeks of the year.
p.3
Inspection activities
n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and talked about how she uses her space and resources to support children's learning. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including the childminder's first- aid certificate and administration of medication records. n The childminder discussed the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage and how she planned a challenging curriculum for children to extend their learning. n The inspector considered how the childminder reflected on her service and developed partnerships with parents. n The childminder discussed how she met the actions set at her last inspection.
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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
5 December 2019 5 December 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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