Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2015 13 December 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 share safeguarding policies and procedures with parents, especially allegations against the childminder and persons in her household.  Children's learning, development and next steps are not being assessed by the childminder, so that their progress in the learning areas can be effectively monitored and the information shared with parents.  There are few opportunities for children to extend their play and access resources that reflect their interests and capabilities.  The childminder does not always plan a wide range of activities to support and enhance children's play and learning on a daily basis.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder spends all her time with the children and they clearly enjoy each other's company.  Children's behaviour is good and they show they understand the boundaries the childminder has in place.  The childminder has recorded information about the children's time with her and supports this with photographs, which she shares with parents.

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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 the safeguarding policies and procedures are shared with parents, including an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder or anyone living or working on the premises  ensure ongoing assessments are undertaken, so that children's learning and development needs are identified and addressed and their progress effectively monitored and shared with parents  improve children's learning opportunities by increasing the toys and activities provided, ensuring they also meet their interests and capabilities.

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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

 increase the range of adult-led activities in order to skilfully extend children's play and learning.

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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

 keep a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, including one regarding allegations against the childminder or anyone living or working on the premises (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation kept by the childminder.  The inspector gave feedback to the childminder.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder provides children with a limited selection of toys and resources. This means that there are few opportunities for them to extend their play or practice newly learned skills or interests. The childminder does not always plan a wide variety of adult-led activities to further support children's learning and development. However, children are able to choose what they want to do from the resources available. The childminder gives children her full attention and is on hand to provide them with support and help when needed or wanted. Children enjoy role-play and have fun making pretend cups of tea. Wooden building blocks are also popular and they build towers. The childminder shows an awareness of the importance of promoting children's early language skills, encouraging children to talk and repeat words related to their play. She knows that children's personal, social and emotional development is important in preparing them for school. However,

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who attend. This requires improvement

children's learning and achievements are not being effectively assessed by the childminder, to show where extra help is needed to help them progress in their development.

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requires improvement

Risk assessments carried out by the childminder ensure her home is safe and children feel secure in the areas they play in. Regular outside play opportunities are available for the children. They visit local parks and use the garden, helping in the promotion of their physical health. Freshly prepared meals also mean children are benefiting and learning about healthy eating. The childminder praises the children when they achieve at an activity. They show this makes them feel valued by smiling at the childminder. This helps to promote children's self esteem and confidence. The childminder expects children to know and follow her suitable behaviour boundaries. This results in children learning how to respect and value others.

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provision requires improvement

There are a few relevant policies and procedures indicating that the childminder has a reasonable understanding of her role and responsibilities when caring for children. However, this knowledge is inconsistent. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of significant changes to her marital status and persons living in her home, where minding takes place. This was an oversight by the childminder and the impact on children in her care is very low. She has also failed to ensure parents are adequately informed of her safeguarding policies and procedures. The childminder has kept her first-aid training up- to-date and has also attended other workshops to develop her practices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358797 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 844184 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Bexleyheath, Kent. The childminder is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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

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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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