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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Vieira, Patricia

Inspected 15 Dec 2023 · published 19 Jan 2024 · URN EY333517

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  • Inspection date verified

    15 Dec 2023

  • Inspectors verified

    Kate Williams

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY333517

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  • OverallNot met

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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+16Mostly positivemore positive than 85% of reports of this type graded Not met
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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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6
Words of findings
481
about usual (typical 401)
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Hard
Flesch 43, typical 46
Average sentence
19 words
Next steps
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0%
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What needs to improve 53%About the inspection 47%

Full report text

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have a secure enough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of safeguarding to keep children safe. For example, she cannot fully identify the signs that a child or one of their family members may be at risk of being exposed to extreme views or of being radicalised. This compromises children's safety. The childminder does, however, understand the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. n The childminder has not kept her knowledge of the learning and development requirements up to date. She does not have a clear knowledge and understanding of how to plan for children's learning or provide an ambitious curriculum for them. She cannot demonstrate how she will provide activities to suit the age and stage of development of the children, to meet their individual needs. n The childminder's understanding of how she will ensure her setting is safe and secure for children is sound. She comments that she will complete regular risk

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This provision does not meet requirements

assessments to identify and remove any hazards in the environment that children have access to. n The childminder has a positive approach to supporting children's communication and language skills. She understands that all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, need to be able to express their wants and needs effectively. n The childminder describes how she will support children's understanding of why certain behaviours are inappropriate and the affect their actions may have on others. She explains how she will encourage the good behaviour of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She intends to provide healthy food and allow children many opportunities to play outdoors and in the local environment, such as the park. n The childminder recognises the importance of ensuring she and parents work

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This provision does not meet requirements

closely together to communicate effectively. She describes how she will provide ongoing updates and information to parents and explains she is committed to supporting young children's home routines while in her care.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of all relevant safeguarding issues and guidance, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance, to ensure indicators of abuse can be identified 15/01/2024

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Due date

develop an understanding of how to plan and implement a broad curriculum in order to provide children of all ages with appropriate activities that support their development. 15/03/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333517 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10063777 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 6 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Gravesham area of Kent. The childminder works from 7am until 6pm from Monday to Friday for the majority of the year, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder is eligible to receive funding to provide early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. 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

15 December 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

15 December 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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