Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Croydon
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
23 Nov 2023
- Inspectors verified
Jane Morgan
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Not met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
124731
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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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Reads more critically than most reports of this type graded Met.
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- The childminder demonstrates her commitment to self-evaluation. p.2
- For example, she has accessed training to enhance her safeguarding knowledge. p.2
- The childminder now has a current paediatric first-aid certificate, to meet requirements. p.2
- She has made improvements since her last inspection. p.2
- The childminder has up-to-date safeguarding knowledge. p.2
- She knows where to raise her safeguarding concerns and seek support and advice. p.2
- The childminder knows how to recognise a child who may be at risk of abuse or harm. p.2
- She has a safeguarding policy to inform her safeguarding practice. p.2
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Records & policies2
“She has a safeguarding policy to inform her safeguarding practice.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 369
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 51, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 15 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Met
Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)
p.1
This provision meets requirements
n The childminder demonstrates her commitment to self-evaluation. For example, she has accessed training to enhance her safeguarding knowledge. The childminder now has a current paediatric first-aid certificate, to meet requirements. She has made improvements since her last inspection. n The childminder has up-to-date safeguarding knowledge. She knows where to raise her safeguarding concerns and seek support and advice. The childminder knows how to recognise a child who may be at risk of abuse or harm. She has a safeguarding policy to inform her safeguarding practice. n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's good health and safety. For example, she confirms she will provide healthy, home-cooked meals that reflect children's dietary needs. The childminder explains how she will manage risks in her home and while on outings. n The childminder describes experiences and opportunities that she will provide for
p.2
This provision meets requirements
children of differing ages and abilities to enjoy and engage with. She explains how she will take children on trips in the local area, to help to extend their learning and social skills. For example, the childminder plans to provide children with visits to the library and stay-and-play groups. n The childminder explains how she intends to manage children's behaviour in a positive way. The childminder explains how she will help children to learn about different cultures, beliefs and respect the views of others. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She confirms she will regularly share important information with them to keep them fully informed. For example, the childminder explains she will tell parents what she intends children to learn next, the progress they make and the daily activities provided.
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 124731 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10279374 Type of provision Childminder
p.3
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder
p.3
inspection
Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2023
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in South Croydon, located in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
p.3
Inspection activities
n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in the evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable when children are present. n The childminder and inspector discussed the experiences and opportunities she intends to plan for children, to meet their individual needs. 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
23 November 2023 23 November 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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