Childminder 115890

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 13 October 2015

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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:

 Children's records do not contain all the required information about them. The childminder does not ensure that she knows who has parental responsibility for children in her care.  The childminder does not ensure she obtains written consent from parents for each and every medication she gives to children. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder's assessment processes are not always accurate enough to monitor children's progress effectively. She does not have a secure understanding of the progress check for children aged two years. Children's good progress is not consistently supported to help prepare them well for school.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to encourage children to do things for themselves and fully develop their independence.  Self-evaluation does not always clearly identify weaknesses and target the best areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has made positive improvements since her last inspection. For example, she attended relevant training and put the required policies in place.  Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder practises regular emergency procedures with them and talks to them about road safety.  The childminder supports children's physical well-being. She provides healthy meals and daily opportunities for them to be physically active.

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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 08/03/2016

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 obtain written consent from parents and carers prior to giving each and every medication to children 08/03/2016

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 develop the assessment processes in place to securely monitor and track children's progress. 03/05/2016

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

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Due Date

 increase opportunities to promote children's independence skills to fully prepare them for their move to school or nursery  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 observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed all the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including children's records and qualifications held.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not ensure that she knows who has parental responsibility. However, she took immediate steps to make sure she records the information in her current documentation. There is no significant impact to children's safety. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about children's welfare and the processes to follow. She uses the views of children, parents and other professionals to help evaluate her service. However, the childminder 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 requires improvement

The childminder's assessments of children's learning are not always accurate enough to closely monitor their progress and consistently provide the appropriate support. She does not have a secure understanding of the required written summary for children aged two years to share with parents. However, the childminder does have a general overview of children's development and is continuing to improve her observation and assessment skills. She interacts well with children and uses their interests to plan activities. The childminder encourages children to use their imagination in play and follows their ideas. For example, they role play together with ambulances and cars. This helps keep them engaged and motivated in their learning. However, the childminder does not always make the most of all opportunities to promote children's independence well, such as at mealtimes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not make sure that she has written permission from parents before she administers medication to children. However, she talks to parents about any medication they bring which means that the impact on children is not significant. The childminder provides a welcoming environment. Children are confident to explore their surroundings. They form secure attachments and positive relationships with her. The childminder provides children with positive praise and encouragement. This helps boost their self-esteem and emotional well-being. She provides a variety of opportunities to help children to learn about other people and diversity. For example, she talks to them about different countries and they celebrate some cultural festivals.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are making some progress in their learning and gaps in development are starting to close. However, they are not consistently supported to make the best possible progress. Children start to write letters of the alphabet and develop their mathematical skills, such as adding and counting. These are positive skills they need for their future move to school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115890 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1030841 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in the London Borough of Bexley. She offers part-time care, throughout 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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