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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Graham, Rachel

Inspected 21 Sept 2022 · published 25 Oct 2022 · URN EY424031

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  • Inspection date verified

    21 Sept 2022

  • Inspectors verified

    Olivia Awolola

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY424031

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  • OverallMet

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5
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437
about usual (typical 350)
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Fairly hard
Flesch 55, typical 47
Average sentence
15 words
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What needs to improve 48%About the inspection 52%

Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she intends to organise her learning environment for children. This includes how she will ensure that children can explore freely and safely. She has ample resources suitable for the age range of children she intends to care for. n The childminder demonstrates how she will plan for children's learning across the areas of development. She knows the importance of reading stories to children and singing songs and rhymes. She explains how she will consistently name objects and describe what children are doing. She knows these actions help children learn words and build good speaking skills. n The childminder intends to provide lots of opportunities for children to learn outdoors in the fresh air. She has a garden and area for growing vegetables with children. She plans to take children on visits to the local park, museum and other places of interest. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of what signs suggest a

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This provision meets requirements

child is at risk of harm or abuse. She knows the importance of teaching children personal safety, including when online. She explains how she currently risk assesses all areas of her home. She knows that it is important to identify hazards and take steps to remove them. n The childminder maintains close working relationships with the parents of the older children she currently cares for. She knows the importance of gathering children's starting information from parents. She intends to keep the parents of the younger children and babies she cares for updated about their child's development. She already has a daily diary that she intends to use to facilitate sharing information with parents. n The childminder feels that her passion and commitment for caring for young children are strengths of her service. She understands the importance of teaching children about different cultures and festivals. n The childminder is committed to her own ongoing professional development.

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This provision meets requirements

She routinely completes training to enhance her childcare knowledge. She considers the advice, support and directives given by her local early years adviser. This has led to her improving her knowledge of how to support children with additional needs.

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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 EY424031 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10231798 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 4 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Ponders End, in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates her service all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 4 childcare qualification.

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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 that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there was a child present who was over the age of five years. n The inspector viewed the childminder's provision and discussed the safety and suitability of her premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development and explained how she intends to promote these areas. n The inspector checked the childminder's qualifications and other documents. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's care and routine for older children present during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

21 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

21 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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