Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Newham
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
29 Sept 2021
- Inspectors verified
Pauline Valentine-Coker
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Not met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
959009
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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 critically than most reports of this type graded Not met.
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- The childminder does not have a valid public liability insurance certificate. p.2
- This is a breach of the statutory requirements. p.2
- The childminder does not have a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. p.2
- This is because she has failed to keep abreast of changes. p.2
- This does not support her in planning effectively for children's learning. p.2
- The childminder does not have a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. p.2
- This hinders her from taking the correct action in a medical emergency. p.2
- Self-evaluation is not sufficiently developed to identify areas for improvement. p.2
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 372
- about usual (typical 401)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 46, typical 46
- Average sentence
- 14 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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This provision does not meet requirements
n The childminder does not have a valid public liability insurance certificate. This is a breach of the statutory requirements. n The childminder does not have a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. This is because she has failed to keep abreast of changes. This does not support her in planning effectively for children's learning. n The childminder does not have a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. This hinders her from taking the correct action in a medical emergency. n Self-evaluation is not sufficiently developed to identify areas for improvement. The childminder has failed to prioritise her professional development. This impacts on her ability to ensure that children make progress. n The childminder knows the value of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She demonstrates a commitment to supporting the continuity of care for children. n The childminder risk assesses her home to minimise hazards in the learning
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This provision does not meet requirements
environment. n The childminder understands the importance of outdoor play and exercise. She describes how she plans visits to the park so that children can ride their bikes, run and climb. This helps to support their physical skills. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children about diversity and how to tackle negative stereotypes. n The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour and how to encourage children to manage their own feelings and emotions. n The childminder knows her responsibilities to safeguard children. She understands what action to take if she were to have concerns about a child's welfare.
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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
29 September 2021 obtain an updated paediatric first-aid certificate and ensure this is maintained at all times 02/11/2021
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Due date
obtain valid public liability insurance to cover accidents injury and death 02/11/2021
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Due date
improve and update knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. 02/11/2021
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Setting details
Unique reference number 959009 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10064935 Type of provision Childminder
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Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder
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inspection
Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2016
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Stratford in the London borough of Newham. The childminder is available to care for children from Monday to Friday, before and after school only.
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Inspection activities
n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector conducted a learning walk with the childminder and held discussions about her practice. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her responsibility to meet all requirements. This included the learning and development requirements and how she helps children to make progress. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the educational programmes for children. n The inspector viewed relevant documents, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures it is safe and suitable.
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Inspection activities
29 September 2021 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
29 September 2021 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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