Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2016 20 January 2012

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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 have a clear understanding of all the documentation she must keep to meet the legal requirements of both the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not have clear procedures in place to seek written permission from parents to administer medication to children or to record accidents and injuries that occur to them. She does not keep a record of children's daily attendance, as required.  The childminder does not effectively promote children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder does not always provide every opportunity for parents to contribute to children's ongoing assessments, to fully involve them in their children's ongoing learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy in the setting and show a sense of belonging. The childminder interacts well with children and they form close relationships with her.  Children make good progress in their learning. They show enthusiasm to try out ideas and enjoy making independent choices.  The quality of teaching is good and the childminder assesses children's development accurately, identifying what they can do and planning effective next steps in their learning.

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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 a record of the names of children being cared for and their hours of attendance is maintained 12/03/2016

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 ensure procedures are in place to gain written permission from parents prior to administering medication and keep a written record of medicines administered 12/03/2016

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 ensure procedures are in place to keep a written record of accidents to children and any first aid administered to them. 12/03/2016

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

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 develop effective systems for monitoring and evaluating the quality of provision to identify breaches in requirements  provide every opportunity for parents to contribute to children's ongoing assessments  develop strategies to help teach children about their own personal safety.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's learning and the childminder's teaching during a range of activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies and the children's learning records.  The inspector checked evidence relating to the childminder's suitability to work with children, and reviewed parents' written feedback made available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not successfully monitor and evaluate her provision to ensure she keeps all necessary documentation to meet the legal requirements. Although, the childminder does have clear knowledge of the learning and development requirements, attending regular professional development to promote children's learning, she does not have a clear understanding of all the welfare requirements. She has successfully worked on her previous recommendation and now monitors children's progress and shares this with parents. However, parents do not always have an opportunity to input into children's ongoing assessments or share children's achievements from home. Safeguarding is effective and the childminder knows to keep children safe. She knows the correct procedures to follow for reporting any concerns she may have about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a clear understanding on how to support children's development and plans effectively for children's individual needs. She has successfully introduced the use of observation and assessment since the last inspection and accurately records children's development. Children enjoy a variety of engaging activities and the childminder supports them to make good progress, both through adult-led tasks and independent exploration. For example, children enjoy sharing books about trains and join in eagerly when singing their favourite rhymes. The childminder promotes children's communication skills well and models language, helping children to become confident communicators. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the wider world. For example, children visit local parks and the library, and celebrate festivals from other cultures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder is unaware of the procedure to follow to seek written permission from parents to administer medicines to children or record accidents that occur to them. She does not keep a written record of the days and times children attend. However, the childminder only cares for one child on regular days and times and has not administered medication. Children have not had any accidents; therefore, the impact is minimal. The childminder has suitable procedures in place to assess her home for risks. However, she does not always reinforce children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder supports children's behaviour and promotes a suitable understanding about sharing, taking turns and respecting one another. The childminder is kind and caring towards children and helps them to feel secure and settle quickly.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are motivated, curious and interested to learn. They develop good problem-solving abilities and the key skills they need for their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY153001 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 842510 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates her service from 9am until 4.30pm, Mondays to Fridays, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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