Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30/10/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 4 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 4 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has a limited understanding of the learning and development requirements. Therefore, she does not plan suitable activities to promote children's learning or observe and assess their progress as required. Support for children's development in literacy is particularly weak.  The childminder has not maintained records, including the records of attendance and some written consents from parents, or kept them up to date as required to promote children's welfare.  Systems for monitoring and evaluating the setting are not yet in place. Therefore, the childminder does not ensure that she meets requirements or identify and address any areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a welcoming homely environment for children who have good relationships with her and are happy and settled in her care.  The childminder encourages children's self-care skills well, which promotes their independence.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at policies and procedures and relevant paperwork.  The inspector looked around the premises.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her elder brother and their younger school age sister. The family live between the Catford and Sydenham areas within the London Borough of Lewisham. The downstairs area of the home is the main area used for childminding. There is a garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll, one of whom is in the early years age range.

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must:

 develop knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, in particular, how to observe and assess children in order to plan and provide challenging and enjoyable experiences that build on children's learning in all areas of their development

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must:

 develop the programme for literacy by ensuring that children can enjoy a wide range of reading materials, including books, to encourage their early reading skills.

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must:

 ensure children's progress is reviewed between the age of two and three and provide parents with a written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning

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must:

 ensure records, including the attendance register, are maintained to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting

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must:

 obtain written parental permission for children to take part in outings

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must:

 develop systems to monitor and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the setting, in order to ensure requirements are met and children are offered a quality learning experience that continually improves.

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who attend

The childminder has a weak understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She does not have a sufficient understanding of how to plan a broad programme of activities to support children's all-round development. She does not yet regularly observe children to assess their achievements, identify the next steps in their learning and monitor their progress from their starting points. Children therefore, do not currently take part in a wide variety of stimulating activities and experiences that offer them challenges and build on their skills in all areas of their learning. Children are appropriately occupied and have fun with the resources available. However, the childminder does not provide sufficient support to help them develop a broad range of skills to prepare them for the next stage of learning or for school. The childminder is not familiar with the legal requirement to complete a progress

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who attend

check for children aged between two and three years. As a result, she does not review children's progress during this time to identify their strengths and any areas where they may need further support.

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who attend

The childminder welcomes children into her home. She provides a balanced routine that includes some outings, for instance to local parks and shops and sometimes to a playgroup. This gives children some opportunities to engage in various activities. The childminder is familiar with children's interests and makes sure suitable resources are available for them to play with. She talks to children as they play, which encourages their language and communication skills. Children show an interest in books, but the childminder does not always encourage this by spending time sharing books and reading stories. Therefore, she does not promote their early reading skills sufficiently. Children enjoy it when the childminder joins in with them as they dance and sing and she fosters their self-esteem when she praises their achievements. The childminder counts with children as they sing songs to support their understanding of number. Children enjoy

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who attend

colouring in and use their imagination when they draw pictures or pretend to go shopping. The childminder keeps parents appropriately informed by talking to them every day to let them know about activities and routines. She also encourages parents to share information from home so that children experience a consistent approach to their care.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children have positive relationships with the childminder, who is warm and attentive to their needs. This supports their emotional and physical well-being appropriately. They are comfortable and settled in the childminder's home. They respond well to the childminder's calm approach and behave well.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder organises her home appropriately so that there is space for children to play and they can reach some toys and play materials for themselves. She makes sure that safety precautions are in place such as through the use of stair gates, so that children can play safely. As a result, children move around confidently and independently. They help themselves to resources and get their own drink or snack when they are ready for it. The childminder also puts measures in place to keep children safe when they go out, such as having suitable seats for the car. However, she has not obtained written consent from parents for children to take part in outings, as legally required. In addition, other weaknesses regarding the childminder's record keeping and children's learning and development means she does not promote children's well-being sufficiently.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder promotes children's good health satisfactorily. She reminds them to wash their hands after using the toilet and they begin to learn to manage their own personal needs well as they do this independently. The childminder offers children regular meals and drinks and they enjoy a yogurt and some cheese for a snack. Children have opportunities to play in the garden or go to the park and they enjoy the fresh air and exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of child protection and is familiar with the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. This helps safeguard children's welfare. However, the childminder has a poor understanding of some of the legal requirements within the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, she does not keep all of the required paperwork to ensure the safe and efficient running of the setting. For instance, attendance registers are not up to date, which is also a breach of both parts of the Childcare Register, and some written consents from parents are not in place. In addition, the childminder has a limited understanding of the learning and development requirements. Consequently, she does not monitor children's development sufficiently to ensure they are making appropriate progress or identify where they may be falling behind.

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provision

The childminder works appropriately with parents overall. She offers a flexible service to meet parents' needs, such as collecting children and returning them home each day. Parents have access to a range of policies and procedures that provide useful information about the setting. The childminder is aware of the need to work in partnership with other early years settings that children attend. For instance, she makes sure she finds out how children are getting on at nursery where relevant.

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provision

The childminder expresses a willingness to improve her knowledge and meet requirements. Since she registered she has revised some of her paperwork and she makes use of the internet to keep up to date and get new ideas. However, the childminder does not monitor and evaluate her practice sufficiently. As a result, she failed to identify and address key areas for improvement, such as record-keeping and meeting children's learning and development needs. Therefore, she does not secure good outcomes for children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 maintain a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  maintain a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458516 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 912209 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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