Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Waltham Forest
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
2 Aug 2022
- Inspectors verified
Sarah Crawford
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY286452
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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 and protect them from harm. p.2
- She is familiar with the signs of abuse and neglect. p.2
- The childminder knows the procedures to follow, should she have a concern about a child's welfare. p.2
- She knows how to respond if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. p.2
- The childminder understands how to carry out effective risk assessments. p.2
- She knows how to identify and minimise any hazards to children. p.2
- The childminder is clear on how she will make the areas of her home that children access, safe and secure. p.2
- The childminder plans to provide an ambitious curriculum, to build on children's knowledge and skills. p.2
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Communication & language2
“The childminder has a clear understanding of how to develop children's communication skills.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 483
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 54, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 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 and protect them from harm. She is familiar with the signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows the procedures to follow, should she have a concern about a child's welfare. She knows how to respond if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. n The childminder understands how to carry out effective risk assessments. She knows how to identify and minimise any hazards to children. The childminder is clear on how she will make the areas of her home that children access, safe and secure. n The childminder plans to provide an ambitious curriculum, to build on children's knowledge and skills. She explains how she will use the individual needs and interests of all children, to help her plan the educational programmes. n The childminder intends to monitor children's progress through ongoing observations and assessments of their play. She describes how she will use this
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This provision meets requirements
information, to identify any gaps in their development and decide on their next steps in learning. The childminder explains how this will help children make good levels of progress. n The childminder describes how she will provide an inclusive setting, which promotes the uniqueness of each child that attends. She plans to work collaboratively with parents, to share ideas and support children's needs. The childminder explains how strong partnership working will help to provide continuity for children. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to develop children's communication skills. She describes how she will do this, such as by having conversations with children and teaching them new words. The childminder understands the importance of reading and singing with children, to promote their language skills. n The childminder explains how she will enrich children's lives, by providing them with a variety of experiences. For example, she plans to take them on walks and
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This provision meets requirements
outings, where they can explore their local community and the natural world. n The childminder places importance on teaching children how to be kind and caring towards others. She knows how to set clear boundaries and expectations, to support their behaviour. n The childminder explains how she will evaluate her provision, to identify ways to improve the outcomes for children. She understands the importance of keeping her professional development up to date, to ensure that she meets the registration requirements.
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This provision meets requirements
2 August 2022 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 EY286452 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10073397 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 5 January 2016
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Redbridge. The childminder operates her service from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year.
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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 and childminder viewed the premises and discussed how the childminder will ensure her home is safe and secure for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her curriculum plans and intentions for children's learning. n The childminder explained how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements, when caring for children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of documentation, including her public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid certificate.
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Inspection activities
2 August 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
2 August 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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