Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY435510
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
13 Feb 2025
- Inspectors verified
Jenny Selvakumaran
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Not met
- Previous overall verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY435510
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Grade profile
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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 warmly than most reports of this type graded Not met.
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- The childminder does not hold a current first-aid qualification. p.2
- She has not taken sufficient steps to ensure her knowledge and understanding is up to date. p.2
- Consequently, she lacks the current knowledge required to respond effectively to children's medical incidents. p.2
- The childminder intends to support smooth transitions for new children by gathering key information from parents. p.2
- She describes how this will include dietary requirements and allergies. p.2
- She plans to gradually introduce the child to her home over a two-week period, allowing parents to spend time with the child to build familiarity and confidence. p.2
- The childminder talks about how she will use observations and assessments, including the two-year-old check, to identify each child's developmental stage. p.2
- She plans to provide targeted support in areas using children's interests to motivate them to learn new skills. p.2
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Communication & language2
“The childminder understands the importance of maintaining strong communication with parents.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 532
- longer than usual (typical 401)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 42, typical 46
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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This provision does not meet requirements
n The childminder does not hold a current first-aid qualification. She has not taken sufficient steps to ensure her knowledge and understanding is up to date. Consequently, she lacks the current knowledge required to respond effectively to children's medical incidents. n The childminder intends to support smooth transitions for new children by gathering key information from parents. She describes how this will include dietary requirements and allergies. She plans to gradually introduce the child to her home over a two-week period, allowing parents to spend time with the child to build familiarity and confidence. n The childminder talks about how she will use observations and assessments, including the two-year-old check, to identify each child's developmental stage. She plans to provide targeted support in areas using children's interests to motivate them to learn new skills. n The childminder intends to use community resources, such as libraries and
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playgroups to enhance children's learning experiences. She plans on giving children opportunities to socialise in different environments to support their independence, confidence, and school readiness. n The childminder understands the importance of maintaining strong communication with parents. She explains how she will keep parents informed through regular updates. The childminder recognises the value of celebrating children's achievements by sharing 'wow' moments. She intends on sending resources home, such as recipes, play dough, and books to support children's ongoing development. n The childminder describes how she will ensure children remain active by incorporating outdoor activities into their daily routine. She plans on going on walks and visiting the park to use the play equipment. She believes these activities support children's physical development and promote their overall well- being. n The childminder explains how she will promote positive behaviour by
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encouraging children to express their feelings so they can work together to understand what might be affecting their behaviour. She aims to identify the root causes of challenging behaviour and address them calmly through one-on-one discussions to instil good morals and social skills. n The childminder explains how she will help children to learn how to keep themselves safe online. She will provide very limited access to technology, only allowing supervised use. She will use devices with lots of safety features, ensure only child-friendly material is accessed, and teach children not to go online by themselves. n The childminder explains how she will promote equality and diversity by celebrating events, such as Diwali, Eid, and Lunar New Year. She plans to look for information online, read books, and provide foods from different cultures. The childminder will also use multicultural resources and books that reflect the
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This provision does not meet requirements
community, as well as offer toys that represent disabilities.
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This provision does not meet requirements
13 February 2025 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
complete and maintain an appropriate first-aid qualification. 13/03/2025
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY435510 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10367409 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 7 February 2019
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Peckham in the London Borough of Southwark. She offers her services each weekday, from 7.45am to 6pm all year round.
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Inspection activities
n The inspector reviewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder intends to organise their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. 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
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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