Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 Not applicable

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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 a valid first-aid qualification to deal with accidents and emergencies effectively. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not provide balanced educational programmes that cover all areas of learning effectively to motivate children to learn. For example, children do not have extensive opportunities to investigate and explore play, and to make good progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder does not keep a written procedure of complaints, as required by the Childcare Register.  There are fewer opportunities for children to learn about different cultures and beliefs.  Self-evaluation is not fully effective to support the childminder to identify areas where she can make improvements to children's outcomes.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. She attends regular training to help keep her knowledge up to date.  Children form secure bonds with the childminder. This helps develop their emotional well-being and confidence.  The childminder frequently shares information about children's progress with parents and other early years settings to help promote continuity in children's learning.

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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 valid paediatric first-aid certificate at all times 07/08/2016

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 improve the educational programmes to provide children with access to all areas of the curriculum to stimulate their interest and curiosity to learn 07/08/2016

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 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed in the event of a complaint being made by a parent/carer. 07/08/2016

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

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Due Date

 extend opportunities for children to gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and beliefs  strengthen self-evaluation to precisely identify strengths and weaknesses in practice to help secure improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas in the property used for childminding.  The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she uses self-evaluation to develop her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder risk assesses her premises and outings to help children play in safety. However, she does not ensure her paediatric first-aid certificate is up to date, to help her provide effective care in the event of an accident or emergency. The childminder gains the views of parents to evaluate the effectiveness of her practice, and identifies training to help develop her teaching skills. However, her current systems for evaluating are not fully effective to detect weaknesses in practice to ensure she meets all requirements and to help secure improvements. The childminder works closely with other early years settings to monitor children's progress, to help identify and address gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not provide a fully balanced curriculum that successfully covers all areas of learning to help children explore and investigate, and be curious learners. At times, children become bored and start to behave negatively. However, the childminder knows what children can achieve independently and interacts well with them in their chosen activity. For example, when children decide to play a pirate game, the childminder joins in and uses the opportunity to ask relevant questions to help build on their vocabulary. The childminder appropriately encourages children's early writing skills. For example, she provides them with stencils to make shapes, developing their pencil control.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate at all times to help her meet children's welfare should they have an accident. The childminder encourages children to respect and learn to value one another. For example, she teaches them to share and take turns; although, at times, their behaviour deteriorates when activities do not fully engage them. Children have fewer opportunities to explore more across all areas of learning, including learning about different cultures and traditions. Regular routines help to successfully contribute towards children's physical well-being. For example, children enjoy a variety of healthy fruits and vegetables for snacks. They have daily opportunities for outdoor play and exercise, including walking to nursery and play parks.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are making some progress in their learning with the childminder, in relation to their starting points. However, the lack of balanced resources and activities does not always successfully support children to be curious and active learners. Children are happy and sociable. They are independent and communicate well, supporting them appropriately for when they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474971 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 961760 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley and provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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