Childminder 128654

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 21 June 2012

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not effectively track children's progress to identify and plan for their learning needs precisely. She is unaware of the requirement to complete progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder does not hold a valid paediatric first-aid certificate as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice and provision well enough to identify all weaknesses, including breaches in requirements, to identify and target improvements.  Children do not have regular opportunities to explore a range of materials and develop their creative development.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and settled, and have a confident understanding of the routines. They build good relationships with the childminder and each other.  The childminder knows the children well and works closely with parents. For example, she takes time to speak to parents at the end of the day to share information about children's daily activities and to discuss any concerns.  The childminder promotes children's communication skills well. For example, she talks to them about their home life and family, and shares favourite stories with them.  Children learn about a healthy lifestyle. For example, the childminder provides balanced meals and snacks, and regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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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

 strengthen the use of monitoring and assessment, including completing required progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years, to clearly identify and plan for all children's development to help them make the best possible progress 29/04/2016

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Due Date

 complete first-aid training, relevant to the care of young children and babies, and ensure a current first-aid certificate is maintained. 31/03/2016

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

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Due Date

 make effective use of self-evaluation of the setting to identify weaknesses in practice and the provision, to address areas that require improvement  provide more opportunities for children to explore a range of materials and resources to develop their creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed written comments about the childminder's service from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder takes some steps to keep up to date with changes. For example, she meets with other childminders to share ideas and reads early years updates. She recognises the strengths of her setting, such as children being happy in her care. However, she has not addressed all the recommendations from her last inspection, and does not evaluate her service fully to help improve outcomes for children. The childminder lacks understanding of completing required progress checks to assess children's learning at this stage, to help identify any specific areas where they may need further support. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows who to contact if she has concerns about children's welfare. She has suitable links with other settings children attend to promote continuity in meeting their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children enjoy the range of toys and activities. For example, they count bricks as they build towers and draw their own pictures for Mother's Day cards. However, there are few opportunities to explore their creativity further with different materials. The childminder understands how children learn and builds on their knowledge. For example, she adds new vocabulary, such as 'control panel' and explains about the 'jelly-like' frogspawn that they will collect. The childminder uses the local area to teach children about the world; for example, they visit museums. She is aware of children's achievements in some areas of learning and ways to further support them, such as introducing more physical challenge for younger children. However, she does not use assessment effectively to precisely monitor children's progress to accurately plan for their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. For example, she praises their efforts and achievements to promote their self-esteem. Children behave well. The childminder helps them to understand the rules, such as turn taking and respecting each other. She carries out regular risk assessments and helps children learn about safety and hygiene. For example, children independently manage their personal needs and practise the evacuation procedure. However, the childminder has let her first-aid training lapse. This has a minimal impact on children's well-being. For example, the childminder understands how to respond to accidents and treat injuries appropriately.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make progress that overall is typical for their age. They engage in activities well and develop some skills that prepare them for school. They learn key skills, such as independence. Older children gain an understanding of sounds and letters, and are good communicators.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128654 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 840757 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder is available to work each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm for most of the year.

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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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