Childminder EY443157

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2016 15 August 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:

 Arrangements regarding medication are not secure. The childminder does not obtain prior written consent from parents before administering medication and does not record the required details when medication is administered. In addition, she does not always ensure that medication is stored appropriately. These are also breaches of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not always consider all options to engage parents and staff at other settings children attend to contribute fully to children's assessments.  Self-evaluation is not effectively used to monitor practice and identify breaches of legal requirements.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder offers a welcoming and well-resourced environment. Children settle well and form good relationships with her.  Children make good progress. The childminder uses information about their achievements and interests to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.  Children enjoy regular access to the outdoor environment. They enjoy developing their physical skills and exploring nature.

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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 written permission is gained from parents prior to administering medication and keep a written record of any medicine administered to a child 31/05/2016

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Due Date

 ensure risk assessments identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, with particular regard to the storage of medication. 31/05/2016

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

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 explore further ways to encourage parents to contribute fully to their children's ongoing assessments  develop suitable systems for communicating with other settings that children attend, to build further on their learning, development and care  make effective use of self-evaluation to identify weaknesses in meeting requirements, and to target areas to improve to raise outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder and sampled some documentation relating to her practice.  The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder's practice and the learning opportunities she provides for children.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not reflect on her service well enough to ensure all requirements are met. For example, personal medication is not always kept out of children's reach. She also lacks knowledge of the medication requirements. She does not always obtain the required written consent to administer medication from parents and details of medication administered are not recorded. The impact on children is limited as the childminder gains verbal consent from parents. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of whom to contact if she has a child protection concern. She has a positive attitude to improving her knowledge and skills. For example, ongoing training has led to more creative play ideas and better experiences for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. For example, she plays alongside children, showing and explaining, and encourages them to try things for themselves. The childminder makes observations of children's learning to monitor their progress and confidently plans for their next steps. Children enjoyed developing their creative skills. For example, they explored sound and rhythm when using the musical instruments, singing along to favourite songs. The childminder works in partnership with parents. She gathers information about children's starting points when they first start. However, she is not so proactive in encouraging them to share information about children's ongoing learning at home. She has not developed links with other early years settings children attend, to provide more consistency in children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weaknesses in the leadership and management of the childminder's provision have some impact on children's welfare. Nonetheless, the childminder encourages children's emotional well-being effectively and takes time to build their confidence when they start. Children settle well, develop appropriate relationships with each other and are independent. For example, they are encouraged to put on their own clothing when going out and dictate their own play. The childminder informs children of the rules to help them to learn what is expected of them. Children's behaviour is appropriate for their age.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning and for moving on to school. Children enjoy experiences, such as planting seeds and using magnifying glasses to observe them closely. These activities support children's growing understanding of the world around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443157 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 986362 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Surbiton, Surrey. The childminder operates her service on Monday and Tuesday, all year round. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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