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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Southwark

Inspected 20 Oct 2023 · published 16 Nov 2023 · URN EY491463

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  • Inspection date verified

    20 Oct 2023

  • Inspectors verified

    Katie Smith

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY491463

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  • OverallMet

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−20Mixedmore positive than 15% of reports of this type graded Met
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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
6
Words of findings
522
longer than usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 45, typical 47
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
8
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Hedged sentences
0%
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What needs to improve 56%About the inspection 44%

Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She describes the signs and symptoms that indicate that a child may be at risk of harm and understands the procedures for reporting concerns she may have about children in her care. The childminder shows a good understanding of safer recruitment procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of children. n The childminder explains how she would plan activities for children based on their interests and individual needs and abilities. She understands the importance of observing and monitoring children's learning and development to plan for their next steps and identify any emerging gaps. n The childminder discusses the importance of working in partnership with parents. She explains how she will communicate with parents to discuss and plan their children's learning and development. She explains how she can support parents with activities at home.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder talks about how she would encourage children to develop independence skills. She explains how she will support children to do tasks for themselves, such as hanging up coats and putting on shoes. She describes how she will involve children in setting the table and choosing their meals. This will help them develop the skills needed for school. n The childminder explains how she intends to teach children about different people and cultures while also celebrating their own culture. She will gather information from parents about traditions and festivals and involve families in activities. She explains that she would visit places in the community, such as the library, to attend cultural activities and celebrations. She has books and posters that represent different cultures, families, and abilities and will encourage children to respect others. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains

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This provision meets requirements

how she can help children to develop positive relationships and teach them the behaviour expectations for her setting. She explains how she intends to speak to children to support them to understand acceptable and unacceptable behaviours. She will acknowledge their feelings and explain the impact of their actions on others. She explains how she will encourage older children to support and care for younger children. n The childminder explains how she would support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She understands the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children receive consistent support to make good progress. n The childminder discusses how she intends to promote healthy lifestyles. She will teach children about hygiene routines, such as washing hands after using the toilet and before meals and healthy eating. The childminder discusses how

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This provision meets requirements

she intends to encourage physical development outside when visiting local parks.

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This provision meets requirements

20 October 2023 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 EY491463 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10304946 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in South East London. She is qualified at level 3. She is open from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks a year.

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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 provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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 2023 20 October 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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