Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY547750
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- Inspection date verified
14 Aug 2025
- Inspectors verified
Jane Winnan
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY547750
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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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- The childminder plans to gather information from parents about their children's starting points to inform the curriculum from the outset. p.2
- She has suitable resources that are appropriate for the age range of the children she is registered to care for. p.2
- The childminder knows how these can be used to progress the abilities of all children to build on their existing knowledge and skills. p.2
- She intends to regularly exchange information with parents about children's interests to support their learning at home. p.2
- The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's communication and language development. p.2
- She intends to plan a range of activities and experiences to help children learn new words and extend their vocabulary. p.2
- For instance, she explains how she wants to engage children in stories, nursery rhymes and back-and-forth conversations about the world around them, such as planned trips to the local farm. p.2
- The childminder knows how to create an emotionally safe environment for children. p.2
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Wellbeing & mental health2
“The childminder knows how to create an emotionally safe environment for children.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 469
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 48, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 19 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
Where the words go
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder plans to gather information from parents about their children's starting points to inform the curriculum from the outset. She has suitable resources that are appropriate for the age range of the children she is registered to care for. The childminder knows how these can be used to progress the abilities of all children to build on their existing knowledge and skills. She intends to regularly exchange information with parents about children's interests to support their learning at home. n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's communication and language development. She intends to plan a range of activities and experiences to help children learn new words and extend their vocabulary. For instance, she explains how she wants to engage children in stories, nursery rhymes and back-and-forth conversations about the world around them, such as planned trips to the local farm.
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder knows how to create an emotionally safe environment for children. For example, she aims to act as a positive role model and explain to children the behaviour expected from them. The childminder understands how to support children's strong emotions and offer them comfort. She intends to help older children foster empathy for different viewpoints during any conflict with their friends. The childminder plans to nurture their confidence and handle social interactions with respect. n The childminder explains how she plans to develop children's independence to help them gain the necessary skills to be ready for school. For instance, she plans to encourage children to wash their own hands, feed themselves and put on their coat and shoes. The childminder aims to work closely with parents, when their children begin to manage their own personal hygiene routines, such as toilet training. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with
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This provision meets requirements
parents and professionals. For example, she plans to provide nutritious meals that are tailored to meet children's dietary requirements and promote their overall well-being. The childminder knows to involve parents in completing the required progress check for children aged between two and three years to share with the Health Visitor. n The childminder completes mandatory training and holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She takes a proactive approach to regularly research information online to stay informed about any updates in childcare practices.
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This provision meets requirements
14 August 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 EY547750 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10399896 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 19 December 2019
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.
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Inspection activities
n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder demonstrated to the inspector sufficient understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector her resources and discussed how she plans to deliver the educational programmes. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she aims to meet the care, learning and development needs of all children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children over the age of five years.
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Inspection activities
14 August 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
14 August 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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