Childminder EY250481

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2016 13 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 maintain an accurate record of all children's attendance as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not have a thorough understanding of the progress that children make. Monitoring and assessment procedures are not fully effective in helping children make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not regularly seek and share information with teaching staff at school, to help complement children's learning.  The childminder makes some evaluation of her practice, but this is not yet robust enough to enable her to identify all weaknesses in her practice and knowledge to make well-targeted improvements.  Children who speak English as an additional language do not always have regular opportunities to use their home languages with the childminder.

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It has the following strengths

 Overall, children are motivated to learn. They engage in a variety of interesting activities and self-select suitable, age-appropriate resources.  Children share positive relationships with the childminder and other children. They learn to respect others, behave well, share and be kind.  Children's care needs are met well, they are able to play, rest and eat comfortably.

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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

 develop a good knowledge and understanding of how to assess and provide for children's next steps in their learning and development 23/03/2016

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Due Date

 maintain an accurate daily record of the children looked after and their hours of attendance. 23/03/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 improve self-evaluation processes, to accurately identify weaknesses and make further improvements  provide opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to use languages they speak at home  develop a shared approach to children's learning, with teaching staff, to complement what children learn in school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities indoors and observed the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and spoke with her at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her practices, including self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder self-evaluates her service, although this is not fully robust to enable her to fully identify all areas of development. She continues to enhance her knowledge, for example, through training and demonstrates a positive approach to making improvements. The childminder regularly communicates with parents. Written feedback from parents indicates they are happy with the care their children receive. However, she does not always exchange children's developmental information with other early years providers, such as teachers, to help further promote continuity in children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and is aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder maintains most of the required documentation. However, she does not accurately maintain the record of attendance for all of the children attending.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not have a fully secure understanding of how to monitor children's learning and development and evaluate progress they make. Children are happy, confident and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. For example, they enjoy exploring toy vehicles and respond to the sounds these make. The childminder interacts well and helps children name objects and recognise colours during activities. However, she does not always effectively observe what children can do and misses opportunities to extend their learning further. The childminder talks to children as they play and encourages them to communicate. However, the childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to use languages they speak at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children share warm relationships with the childminder. They are relaxed in her care. Children are cared for in a welcoming and homely environment. Children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. They participate in physical play and follow suitable hygiene routines. Children enjoy freshly prepared snacks and meals. However, as the childminder does not have a fully secure understanding of the progress children make, she does not always recognise when they are ready to move on to the next stage. For example, when children can manage tasks independently to help them gain secure knowledge and skills of how to look after their own needs.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children make some progress in their learning, in relation to their starting points. Despite some inconsistencies in teaching, children have fun, share positive relationships and learn how to consider the needs of others. Children are not always as well prepared as possible, for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250481 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 812685 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives near Edgware Road, in the City of Westminster. The childminder works each weekday, throughout 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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Telephone number

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