Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Southwark
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- Inspection date verified
6 Dec 2021
- Inspectors verified
Angela Colman
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY400929
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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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- The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. p.2
- She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. p.2
- She confidently describes the procedure she would follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. p.2
- The childminder completes regular safeguarding training to ensure that she remains up to date with current legislation. p.2
- The childminder explains how she builds secure bonds with children. p.2
- She knows how to support children to become independent learners. p.2
- She understands that children learn in different ways. p.2
- She knows how to provide an environment that supports the individual child. p.2
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 409
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 52, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 13 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She confidently describes the procedure she would follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training to ensure that she remains up to date with current legislation. n The childminder explains how she builds secure bonds with children. She knows how to support children to become independent learners. She understands that children learn in different ways. She knows how to provide an environment that supports the individual child. n The childminder engages in frequent training to help her to continually improve her knowledge and understanding. She regularly reflects on her practice and provision. She explains how she gathers the views of children and their families. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a
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This provision meets requirements
healthy lifestyle. For example, through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors. She explains how she will support children's mental health and emotional well-being. For example, she will provide opportunities for children to talk about their feelings. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she helps children understand the importance of being unique. In addition, she plans to support children to have respect for others using daily activities. For example, sharing and taking turns. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in close partnership with professionals and parents. She explains how she will ensure that parents are well informed about their child's progress. n The childminder knows how to complete daily checks and risk assessments of her home and garden. She explains how she will identify and remove any potential hazards to children. In addition, she knows how to complete risk
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This provision meets requirements
assessments during outings. n The childminder shares how she will help children to understand the importance of caring for themselves and the environment. For instance, by promoting the importance of oral hygiene.
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This provision meets requirements
There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY400929 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10104812 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 0 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2016
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.
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Inspection activities
n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminding provision. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her evaluation process and how she gathers feedback from parents and children. n The inspector looked at the policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements, including safeguarding children. n The inspector looked at the space available for childminding and the resources she plans to use.
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Inspection activities
6 December 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
6 December 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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