Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Newham
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
27 Feb 2025
- Inspectors verified
Laura Rathbone
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
2692077
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder describes how she will plan an exciting curriculum that builds on children's prior learning. p.2
- She is aware of how to ensure that children have activities that interest and engage them. p.2
- The childminder knows how to adapt activities to meet the needs of children at different stages of development. p.2
- She has procedures in place to monitor children's progress, and discusses how these enable her to plan for their next steps in learning. p.2
- Children's safety is a priority for the childminder. p.2
- She knows about the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm at home and in the wider community. p.2
- The childminder has clear procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare and understands how to report any allegations against herself. p.2
- The childminder plans to carry out regular checks of her home and to remain vigilant for any hazards to ensure children's safety while in her care. p.2
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Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 494
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 51, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 18 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder describes how she will plan an exciting curriculum that builds on children's prior learning. She is aware of how to ensure that children have activities that interest and engage them. The childminder knows how to adapt activities to meet the needs of children at different stages of development. She has procedures in place to monitor children's progress, and discusses how these enable her to plan for their next steps in learning. n Children's safety is a priority for the childminder. She knows about the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm at home and in the wider community. The childminder has clear procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare and understands how to report any allegations against herself. The childminder plans to carry out regular checks of her home and to remain vigilant for any hazards to ensure children's safety while in her care.
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder describes how she will support children's good behaviour and teach them important social skills. For instance, she will explain the rules and boundaries in her home and teach children to be kind and friendly towards others. The childminder explains how she will foster children's positive attitudes to learning, such as by providing activities based around their individual interests. n The childminder discusses the benefits of maintaining good partnerships with parents, carers and other professionals. She explains how she will share information with them about children's care and learning. The childminder talks about providing a consistent and shared approach to help all children to make the best progress that they can. n Promoting children's good health is important to the childminder. She discusses the importance of teaching children how to keep themselves safe and healthy. The childminder plans to give children plenty of opportunities for fresh air and
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This provision meets requirements
exercise, such as visits to a local park. The childminder explains how she will promote healthy attitudes to good nutrition through providing a balanced diet for children. n The childminder demonstrates that she creates an inclusive environment. She understands how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder discusses how she will make sure that every child could access her provision and enjoy the experiences she offers. n The childminder demonstrates how she will support children's communication and language development. For example, she explains that books, songs and poems will play a big part in her curriculum.
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This provision meets requirements
27 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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Setting details
Unique reference number 2692077 Local authority Newham Inspection number 10372427 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 Not applicable
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in Canning Town, in the London Borough of Newham. The childminder is available to care for children on Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year.
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Inspection activities
n The inspector held a number of conversations with the childminder about the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector considered how the childminder plans to work in partnership with parents and other professionals. n The childminder explained how she will deliver the educational programmes for early years children, including the activities, experiences and resources she will provide, with the inspector.
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Inspection activities
27 February 2025 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
27 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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