Childminder 132011

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 August 2015 30 November 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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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 keep an accurate record of children's hours of attendance. In addition, she does not ask always seek prior written permission from parents before administering medication to children. This significantly compromises their welfare and well-being. This is a breach of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the associated Childcare Register.  The childminder has a wide variety of age-appropriate resources but these are not always easily available to children. This does not actively encourage them to develop their independence skills and develop their own learning.  The childminder does not always give children enough time to process what she is saying to them during their play, to give them enough time to think through and respond to what they are being asked.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder forms strong relationships with children. They are comfortable and secure in her care, and play happily in her home. This effectively promotes children's emotional well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's development. She knows what they are able to do and uses this information to plan activities to help them make progress. As a result, children are well-prepared for their next stage of learning, including school.  Parents are happy with the care the childminder provides for their children. The childminder provides a relaxed atmosphere, and encourages parents to come in to talk about what their children have done during the day and their achievements.

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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

 keep an accurate register of children's daily attendance, including the times of arrival and departure  obtain written permission from parents or carers before administering prescription and non-prescription medications.

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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

 review the organisation of resources so all children can always independently choose from age-appropriate resources, to challenge and stimulate their own learning  strengthen children's already good communication and language development by giving them enough time to think about and form their responses.

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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 an accurate daily record of children's hours of attendance (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep an accurate daily record of children's hours of attendance (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing indoors.  The inspector observed all areas of the house used by children.  The inspector and childminder participated in a joint observation.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder encourages young children to participate by playing with them. She interacts well with children and shows them how to play. She takes them on various outings, such as to toddler groups, the library and meeting with other childminders. This all helps to develop and build on their social skills. The childminder has a good range of resources; however, these are not organised in a way that makes them all easily available for children to choose independently. She talks to the children during their play; however, she does now always allow children enough time to process what she has said to them before she asks another question. The childminder works closely with parents to support children who require additional help and this helps close any gaps in their development. The childminder reads to the children often to encourage them to enjoy books and stories, and increase their early-literacy skills. The childminder shares details with parents about

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who attend. This is good

their children's learning. She also shares details with children's extended families, in agreement with parents, to keep them updated with the progress their grandchildren are making. The childminder sends home books that she feels the children might enjoy reading to help their parents extend their learning at home.

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requires improvement

The childminder does not fully meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She does not always get permission from parents before she administers medication. In addition, the childminder does not keep an accurate record of the hours children attend. These breaches of requirements compromise children's health and welfare. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She encourages children to tidy up their activities and speak their mind in a kind and respectful way. The childminder has an extensive understanding of safeguarding to help her protect children from potential harm. She uses her garden and takes children to the park to help develop their physical skills.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder continually reflects on her practice to make improvements. However, this does not identify all the weaknesses in her practice, such as her failure to meet all of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She asks children what they enjoy doing to help her plan activities and any feedback from parents is taken into account. The childminder respects the children and their families and attends special events in their life, such as going to their bar mitzvahs, sports days and plays. The childminder attends training regularly and uses any information she learns to help her extend their learning. For example, she introduced an activity to help children develop their physical skills as they grated soap and then whisked this with water to make bubbles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132011 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 840898 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in New Malden, Surrey. The childminder's service operates flexible hours for 48 weeks a year. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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