Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2016 8 March 2010

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 The childminder does not ensure she obtains written consent for each and every medication she gives to children. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  Children's records do not contain all the required information about them. For example, the childminder does not ensure that she knows who has parental responsibility for each child in her care.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to learn about each other's backgrounds and diversity.  Self-evaluation is not fully robust to clearly identify weaknesses and target areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder effectively uses the information from her assessments to monitor children's achievements and plan for their individual needs and development. Children make good progress and are ready for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder works in partnership with other settings that children attend to promote a consistent approach to their learning and care.  The childminder provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning; for example, sharing development records and having daily discussions. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure information is recorded regarding who has parental responsibility for a child 26/02/2016

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 obtain written consent from parents and carers prior to giving each and every medication to children. 26/02/2016

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

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 increase opportunities for children to develop further their understanding of the differences between themselves and others  develop the use of self-evaluation to help identify weaknesses and target areas for improvement to raise outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at various times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed all parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the quality of the childminder's teaching.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation.  The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not record all the information she needs about children in her care. She does not ensure she knows who has parental responsibility. However, she took immediate steps to address the weakness and update the information she holds. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. Safeguarding is effective. She attends regular training to improve her knowledge, skills and practice. The childminder uses the views of children, parents and other professionals to help evaluate her service. However, she does not use the self-evaluation process effectively to identify the areas for improvement to ensure she meets requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively promotes children's learning and development. She provides activities that capture children's interests. This helps to motivate and engage them in their learning. Children make good progress in their physical development. For example, they hold objects in each hand to bang together and start to build towers. The childminder supports children's early speaking skills, such as naming toys and introducing different words. Children develop their early literacy skills. For example, they point to pictures in books and help to turn the pages. Parents are happy with the service the childminder offers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not make sure that she has obtained written permission from parents before she administers medication to children. However, she discusses with parents when their children last had the medication and the reason it was prescribed, which minimises the impact of the breach on children's welfare. The childminder offers a welcoming and stimulating environment. For example, she praises and encourages children while they play to boost their self-esteem and confidence in their abilities. Children behave well. The childminder provides clear guidance and explanations to help them learn to manage their own behaviour. For instance, children learn to recognise the consequences of their actions and to consider other children's views and feelings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children made good progress and gain the necessary skills they need to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. They are confident and independently explore their surroundings. This helps them lead their own play and make their own choices. They develop their communication and language skills and learn that their voices prompt response from the childminder; for example, when they babble and make sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128782 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 840767 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She offers care all day, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification to 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

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