Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Richmond upon Thames
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- Inspection date verified
8 Sept 2022
- Inspectors verified
Natalie Atkins
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY561048
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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 demonstrates a clear knowledge of how to keep children safe. p.2
- She is able to explain the action she would take if she suspects a child is at risk of harm or abuse. p.2
- She is alert to possible risks to children's welfare, such as exposure to extreme views, county lines or female genital mutilation. p.2
- The childminder knows the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her. p.2
- The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of how young children learn. p.2
- She demonstrates a good understanding of how to plan and deliver an engaging curriculum for them. p.2
- When new children start at her setting, the childminder gathers comprehensive information from parents. p.2
- She knows how to identify what children need to learn next to build on their early skills and experiences. p.2
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 470
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 50, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 20 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of how to keep children safe. She is able to explain the action she would take if she suspects a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She is alert to possible risks to children's welfare, such as exposure to extreme views, county lines or female genital mutilation. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her. n The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of how young children learn. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to plan and deliver an engaging curriculum for them. When new children start at her setting, the childminder gathers comprehensive information from parents. She knows how to identify what children need to learn next to build on their early skills and experiences. n The childminder understands the vital skills and attributes children need to learn to be ready for the next stage in learning, including for starting school. She
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This provision meets requirements
explains how she supports children to develop their confidence, social skills and good manners. The childminder talks about helping children to do things for themselves, such as going to the toilet and washing their hands independently. n The childminder describes how she will manage children's behaviour and support them to manage their feelings. She explains what behaviours are acceptable in her premises and how she supports children to follow these, such as by being kind and respectful to each other. n The childminder understands the importance of partnerships with parents and explains how she works alongside them to provide consistent support for children. Information is gathered from parents when children first start to enable the childminder to assess their learning and care needs. The childminder is confident in her knowledge of two-year-old progress checks and knows to share information with parents about how to support children's learning at home.
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder knows how to support children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She discusses how she would promote oral hygiene and good eating practices by encouraging children to understand what their body needs to be healthy. The childminder describes ways in which she would encourage children to be physically active, such as by visiting the park and moving in different ways in the garden. The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's independence during their daily routines.
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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 EY561048 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10190674 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 Not applicable
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in June 2018. She is based in Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond. The childminder operates from Wednesday to Friday, from 11.45am to 3.15pm, during term time only. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.
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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector discussed requirements with the childminder to check her knowledge. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports and delivers the educational programmes for children. n The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and plans for improvement.
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Inspection activities
8 September 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
8 September 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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