Childminder EY387531

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2016 21 May 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 secure understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. She does not hold a current paediatric first aid certificate and has not done so for some time. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register. The childminder does not know about her Data Protection Act responsibilities.  The childminder does not fully support a two-way flow of information with parents and other settings children attend to support their learning further.  Self-evaluation is not effective enough to clearly identify weaknesses and target areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder uses the information from her observations and assessments well to support children's next stage in learning.  Children are confident and enjoy their time with the childminder. They make good progress and are ready for their move to school.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of her environment. This helps children to be able to play safely in their environment.

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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

 obtain and maintain an suitable first aid certificate 05/08/2016  develop knowledge and awareness of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act. 05/07/2016

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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

 strengthen partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend to support greater consistency in their learning  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 of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including the childminder's suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify breaches in requirements and weaknesses in her practice. She is not aware of her responsibility to comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. The childminder does not support a two-way flow of information with other settings children attend to complement their learning further. She monitors children's progress from their starting points. This helps her to identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively supports the learning and development of children in her care. She follows children's lead in play and takes their learning further. For example, children start to mix paints together and they discuss what colours they need to blend to make others. The childminder helps to build children's confidence in their own abilities. For example, she encourages them to do things for themselves and provides them with positive praise when they achieve their goal. She supports children to use their senses in play, such as when they explore the texture of cotton wool and smell jelly. She provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's development and care needs. However, she does always know what children are learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not have a current paediatric first aid qualification. However, she shows some awareness of how to respond to children's accidents or injuries, which reduces the impact on their well-being. Children form secure emotional attachments and positive relationships with the childminder. She supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides healthy options at mealtimes and visits local parks to encourage children to be physically active. The childminder helps children to learn about different people and communities. For instance, they have visited a hospital and spoken to nurses about their roles. Children learn to keep themselves safe, such as practising emergency evacuation procedures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children build their literacy skills well, such as learning to write their name and recognise letters. Children actively engage adults in conversations and express their ideas confidently. They develop their mathematical skills. For example, they ask what time events happen during the day. Children use their imagination in play, such as building an 'octopus' out of bricks. They develop a range of skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387531 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1047906 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 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the London Borough of Merton. She offers all-day care, Monday to Friday, 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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