Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Southwark
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
20 Oct 2022
- Inspectors verified
Helen Craig
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY454462
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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 explains she focuses on getting to know children well from the start. p.2
- This will help her develop attachments and support children's emotional well-being. p.2
- She describes how she will build on children's previous experiences and stages of development. p.2
- The childminder understands how to provide a curriculum to help them make good progress across the seven areas of learning. p.2
- The childminder understands how to keep children safe. p.2
- She uses daily checks and risk assessments to ensure the environment is free from hazards. p.2
- The childminder plans to teach children about managing risks, when they use equipment, learn about online safety and road safety. p.2
- The childminder has hygiene measures in place to help reduce the risk of infection. p.2
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Wellbeing & mental health2
“This will help her develop attachments and support children's emotional well-being.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 439
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 55, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder explains she focuses on getting to know children well from the start. This will help her develop attachments and support children's emotional well-being. She describes how she will build on children's previous experiences and stages of development. The childminder understands how to provide a curriculum to help them make good progress across the seven areas of learning. n The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She uses daily checks and risk assessments to ensure the environment is free from hazards. The childminder plans to teach children about managing risks, when they use equipment, learn about online safety and road safety. The childminder has hygiene measures in place to help reduce the risk of infection. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She describes how she will support children to understand their emotions, share toys and learn
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This provision meets requirements
respect for others. She knows she will provide praise and encouragement to build on children's confidence and raise their self-esteem. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She plans to use assessments to provide regular updates on children's progress and next steps. Systems are in place to identify any gaps in children's learning swiftly. n The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She has procedures in place and knows how to make a referral if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and explains her understanding of the 'Prevent' duty. n The childminder discusses how she will promote healthy lifestyles. She plans to provide regular trips to local parks and children's centres for children to be physically active and spend time outdoors. The childminder understands the
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This provision meets requirements
importance of providing healthy snacks and meals and promoting good oral health. n The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She plans to seek views from parents and children to help her make further improvements. The childminder explains how she will keep her and her assistant's knowledge up to date in order to enhance the teaching practice and benefit the children.
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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 EY454462 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10235986 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 2 December 2016
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Bermondsey, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder is open from Monday to Saturday, between 6am and 10pm all year round, apart from family and bank holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.
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Inspection activities
n This was the first routine inspection 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 provider. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder plans to deliver the early years curriculum. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of suitability of household members and the childminder's assistant. n The inspector and childminder discussed how the childminder evaluates her practice.
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Inspection activities
20 October 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
20 October 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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