Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Kosar, Farzana
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- Inspection date verified
31 Aug 2023
- Inspectors verified
Paula Sissons
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Not met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY428968
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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 has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe from harm. p.2
- She clearly demonstrates secure knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child welfare concern, such as bruising to a non- mobile baby and extreme behaviours. p.2
- The childminder has a firm understanding of the action to take when safeguarding concerns arise. p.2
- This includes reporting allegations to the appropriate agencies. p.2
- The childminder has a good understanding of risk management and ensures her environment is safe. p.2
- For example, she considers safer sleeping guidance when preparing sleep areas for babies and toddlers. p.2
- Regular cleaning routines ensure that children have access to a clean environment that promotes their health and welfare. p.2
- The childminder develops a curriculum that reflects children's individual needs, culture and beliefs. p.2
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Wellbeing & mental health2
“The childminder helps children to develop a sense of belonging and strong emotional security.” p.2Health & safety2
“The premises are safe and secure.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 580
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 45, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 15 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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Full report text
Met
Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)
p.1
This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe from harm. She clearly demonstrates secure knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child welfare concern, such as bruising to a non- mobile baby and extreme behaviours. The childminder has a firm understanding of the action to take when safeguarding concerns arise. This includes reporting allegations to the appropriate agencies. n The premises are safe and secure. The childminder has a good understanding of risk management and ensures her environment is safe. For example, she considers safer sleeping guidance when preparing sleep areas for babies and toddlers. Regular cleaning routines ensure that children have access to a clean environment that promotes their health and welfare. n The childminder develops a curriculum that reflects children's individual needs, culture and beliefs. She is clear on the skills she wants children to develop
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This provision meets requirements
during their time with her and why these are important. For example, the childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their independence skills, such as dressing and feeding themselves. This helps prepare children for their eventual move to school. n The childminder uses children's interest as a way to deliver the curriculum. For example, she draws on children's fascination in block play to introduce new concepts, such as number, shape and measure. This helps children to develop the skills they will need for the future. Furthermore, the childminder provides interesting activities that have several learning intentions. This helps the childminder ensure that activities can be adapted to meet the needs of all children. n The childminder helps children to develop a sense of belonging and strong emotional security. For example, she tailors settling-in sessions to reflect children's individual emotional needs, making sure children feel safe and secure
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This provision meets requirements
before they start their learning journey. The childminder helps children identify and embrace what makes them unique. For instance, she uses mirrors to help children identify similarities and differences. n The childminder prioritises children's communication and attention skills, understanding that these underpin learning across all areas. She is able to explain why modelling language is important in supporting children's emerging speech, particularly for those with special educational needs and/ or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. This will help children to become effective communicators. n The childminder shows a keen interest in developing children's early literacy skills by developing a passion for books and reading. The childminder has a range of fictional and non-fictional books and story sacks for children to explore. Interactive story times helps children make connections between language and
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This provision meets requirements
the world around them. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's behaviour. For example, she implements a set of rules that promotes
p.2
This provision meets requirements
31 August 2023 fundamental British values, such as respect for others. She uses emotion cards to teach children about their feelings and introduces books that promote kindness, turn taking and respect for all.
p.2
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 EY428968 Local authority Southampton Inspection number 10258351 Type of provision Childminder
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Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder
p.4
inspection
Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 16 September 2022
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the central area of Southampton. The childminder operates on Saturdays only from 8am to 6pm. The childminder is registered to receive funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.
p.4
Inspection activities
n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum n .The childminder showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of those who have regular contact with children.
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Inspection activities
31 August 2023 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
31 August 2023 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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