Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Mensah, Christie
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- Inspection date verified
24 May 2022
- Inspectors verified
Jenny Beckles
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY355260
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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 understands the signs and symptoms that would indicate a child is at risk of abuse. p.2
- She knows how to report any concerns to keep children safe. p.2
- The childminder holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate and knows how to respond in medical emergencies. p.2
- The childminder has valid public liability insurance to help ensure children's safety and to meet regulatory requirements. p.2
- The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour effectively. p.2
- She describes how she will teach children to respect themselves and others. p.2
- The childminder understands the value of working closely with parents and others to promote best outcomes for children. p.2
- The childminder understands how to ensure that children have suitable challenges in their activities. p.2
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 266
- shorter than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 48, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that would indicate a child is at risk of abuse. She knows how to report any concerns to keep children safe. n The childminder holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate and knows how to respond in medical emergencies. n The childminder has valid public liability insurance to help ensure children's safety and to meet regulatory requirements. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour effectively. She describes how she will teach children to respect themselves and others. n The childminder understands the value of working closely with parents and others to promote best outcomes for children. n The childminder understands how to ensure that children have suitable challenges in their activities. She knows how to link activities to cover all areas of learning. The childminder understands how to check children's progress to support their good progress.
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder knows how to evaluate her practice and to have suitable goals to build ongoing improvements. n The childminder knows how to prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children, and how to promote healthy lifestyles.
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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 EY355260 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10232927 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 4 October 2016
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder is available to care for children all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for public bank holidays. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.
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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 pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the premises, toys and resources with the childminder. She talked with the childminder about how she will use these to promote children's learning. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, which included the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification, insurance and Disclosure and Barring Service checks for adults living in the home. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to find out how she would use experiences and activities to support children's learning and development. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and how she will keep children safe.
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Inspection activities
24 May 2022 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
24 May 2022 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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