Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Croydon
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
13 Feb 2025
- Inspectors verified
Marisol Hernandez-Garn
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Not met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY419840
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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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Reads more critically than most reports of this type graded Not met.
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- The childminder does not hold valid public liability insurance. p.2
- This breach is also related to the requirements under the Childcare Register. p.2
- Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates she is aware of child protection issues, including indicators of extremist views and behaviours. p.2
- She knows how to report any concerns to protect children from harm. p.2
- The childminder describes the risk assessments that are in place to identify and address potential hazards in the setting. p.2
- Appropriate toys and resources are available for children to access. p.2
- Children will have opportunities to play outdoors to support their health and well-being. p.2
- The childminder describes her understanding of how to observe and assess children's learning. p.2
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Wellbeing & mental health2
“Children will have opportunities to play outdoors to support their health and well-being.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 319
- shorter than usual (typical 401)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 44, typical 46
- Average sentence
- 15 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
This provision does not meet requirements
n The childminder does not hold valid public liability insurance. This breach is also related to the requirements under the Childcare Register. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates she is aware of child protection issues, including indicators of extremist views and behaviours. She knows how to report any concerns to protect children from harm. n The childminder describes the risk assessments that are in place to identify and address potential hazards in the setting. Appropriate toys and resources are available for children to access. Children will have opportunities to play outdoors to support their health and well-being. n The childminder describes her understanding of how to observe and assess children's learning. She aims to use the information collected to plan the curriculum, to help children make progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of collaborating with parents and
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This provision does not meet requirements
other professionals. She aims to work alongside them to ensure consistency in children's care and education. n The childminder discusses how she will form attachments with children to support their emotional well-being. She plans to establish behavioural rules to ensure children's safety. n The childminder explains how she continues to promote her professional development. For example, since the last inspection, she has refreshed her knowledge of equality and diversity. The childminder plans to evaluate the quality of her services with input from parents and other professionals.
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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
ensure public liability insurance is maintained at all times. 01/04/2025
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY419840 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10372350 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 12 April 2019
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She offers her childcare services Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.
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Inspection activities
n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector reviewed various documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates. n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting. n The inspector and childminder held discussions on leadership and management issues.
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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
13 February 2025 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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