Childminder 956588

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2016 22 January 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 Not applicable

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

 The childminder has not maintained a relevant paediatric first aid certificate, which is a breach of the requirements. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register. However, she has training booked in the very near future to refresh her knowledge.  At times, not all risks on the premises are identified effectively and minimised to support children's safety. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register. The childminder does not always help children to develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. However, the childminder supervises children well so there is no significant impact.  The childminder does not evaluate her service effectively to identify all areas that need to be improved.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder works well with other settings that children attend, to support continuity of care and to complement their experiences elsewhere. For instance, the childminder is aware of what children are learning and how to support them.  Partnerships with parents are effective in meeting children's needs. For example, the childminder shares information about how children are developing and the support she provides.  The childminder helps children to have a good understanding of their own personal hygiene. For example, she supports them to learn about when they should wash their hands.

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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 a relevant first aid qualification, including paediatric first aid, to support children's health and well-being 01/08/2016

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Due Date

 ensure all risks are identified and minimised to support children's safety, and support them to understand effectively how to keep themselves safe. 27/06/2016

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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

 develop the use of self-evaluation to identify areas to improve that support children's welfare and positive experiences further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children, inside and outside.  The inspector talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times during inspection.  The inspector reviewed documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability checks, and policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection and has met the actions and recommendations. However, she has not established an effective way to evaluate her practice to ensure she meets all legal requirements and continues to identify improvements. The childminder's paediatric first aid certificate expired recently; however, she has booked to attend training in the near future. She did not inform Ofsted about a change in her circumstances that has the potential to affect her ability to care for children. However, the childminder assessed the impact on children's care effectively and they were not put at risk. Safeguarding is effective. For example, the childminder has updated her knowledge through training and has a clear policy. She understands child protection issues and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen to share information about their day and talk about what they have learnt at school. The childminder supports children to develop new skills. For instance, they talk to her about what they would like to build and she helps them to think about how they could achieve it. The childminder plans activities and games to support all children. They enjoy exploring numbers as they play a popular game. Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, children play in the garden and have active games and toys to support their interests. Children are confident to ask for resources and follow their interests. They enjoy drawing and are proud to show off their creations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not work closely enough with her co-childminder to ensure that they fully risk assess the premises and minimise any potential hazards. For example, they were unsure where the fire blanket was or if it needed replacing. It was eventually found and placed on the wall; however, the risk assessment process is not effective. The childminder does not always support children to understand the boundaries and rules to help them have a clear understanding of how to keep themselves safe. Children are settled with the childminder and are happy to be in her care. She ensures that they have the opportunity to talk about how they are feeling and share their interests. For example, she helps them to talk through any concerns they have had in their day and if there is anything that they want to share.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 956588 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1048782 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She works with a co-childminder in Sittingbourne, Kent. The childminder only offers out of school care for school-age children. She holds an early years 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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