Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2015 12 January 2011

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not effectively monitor children's progress. Assessments do not accurately reflect children's progress and activities do not always provide challenging experiences for children.  The childminder is not clear on the requirement of the progress check for two-year-old children to work with parents to report on children's progress.  The childminder does not regularly gain detailed information from parents to find out what they know about their children's learning and development at home. This limits her ability to plan individually tailored activities for children.  The childminder does not ensure that the play environment is free from all tripping hazards.  The childminder does not effectively reflect on how to develop her practice to help her implement improvements to benefit children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder interacts positively with children, which promotes their communication and language skills well.  The childminder has organised an exciting and stimulating environment for children, with plenty of resources to encourage their independence.  The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues. This means she is able to take prompt action should she have any concerns about children's welfare.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that assessments identify children's progress and any gaps in their learning, so that activities are linked to their next developmental steps  improve knowledge of the progress check for two-year-old children to identify their progress  ensure that the environment is tidy to minimise risks to children and promote their safety.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve the two-way flow of communication between childminders and parents to promote a more consistent approach to planning challenging activities  improve self-evaluation to identify and address all areas of improvement to promote better outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the safety of children (compulsory part of Childcare Register)  take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the safety of children (voluntary part of Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children.  The inspector spoke to parents on the telephone to gain their views about their children's experiences.  The inspector reviewed documentation, including children's records, policies, training certificates and first-aid certificates.  The inspector observed hygiene practices.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder gives children plenty of opportunities to develop their early talking and listening skills. She encourages children to point and name objects, such as fruit, when she reads books with them. This promotes children's literacy and vocabulary. The childminder listens to the sounds that young children make and imitates them, which creates positive interactions and encourages their early communication. However, her assessment processes, including the progress check for two-year-old children, are not fully effective. This means that although the childminder provides appropriate activities that interest children, these do not always focus on their individual learning needs. The childminder shares children's experiences each day with their parents. However, she does not successfully gain information from them about their children's learning and achievements at home. All children are learning key skills for school. For example, the

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who attend. This requires improvement

childminder encourages their knowledge of numbers and colours.

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requires improvement

The childminder and children have established secure bonds because the childminder gives children plenty of attention and care. Children demonstrate suitable behaviour because the childminder gives positive reinforcement as they play. The childminder encourages good eating and exercise habits. For example, she ensures children clean their hands before meal times, and provides opportunities for their outdoor play so they can be physically active. The childminder has plans to visit new settings with children, to help them to be emotionally prepared for their next stages in learning. However, the childminder does not ensure that the environment is always safe. At times, she does not tidy children's toys so they have a clear space to move around without tripping.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder is committed to her professional development. She is currently working towards an early years degree to help her improve learning outcomes for children. For example, she understands the benefits of interacting positively with children. She works well with the local authority and other childminders to develop some of her practices. However, her self-evaluation is not robust to ensure effective monitoring of the educational programmes. The childminder does not successfully build on her strengths or identify targeted areas for development to drive improvement. This results in weaknesses in children's learning and development, and overall safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399178 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 816130 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in a three-bedroom terraced house with a garden, close to Deptford and Greenwich in South East London. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She works Monday to Friday all year round.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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