Childminder in Greenwich

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 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 accurate records of children's daily attendance. This breach also relates to the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not ensure that progress checks for two-year-old children are detailed enough to reflect individual progress in the areas of development. This hinders children from receiving the support they need and from making good enough progress.  The childminder does not ensure that all required documentation is available for inspection, for example, suitability checks for household members.  Children do not always have opportunities to manage their own personal care or learn about the importance of following good hygiene practices.  The childminder does not always offer children the healthiest options to support a balanced diet.  The childminder does not always evaluate her provision well enough to identify her weaknesses in practice or make plans to address these effectively.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy fresh air and exercise each day. For example, they benefit from exploring a range of stimulating and enjoyable activities in the garden.  Children have formed strong bonds with the childminder and settle with ease.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to support children's well-being and development.

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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

 maintain accurate records of children's days and hours of attendance, as required 01/08/2016

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Due Date

 carry out progress checks for two-year-old children fully, in particular, to outline their progress clearly in the relevant areas of development, and any strengths and areas where they might require additional support 01/09/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that documents are available and readily accessible for inspection purposes, as required. 01/09/2016

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

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Due Date

 support children further to manage their own personal care and develop their independence, in particular, so they learn to understand and follow good daily hygiene practices  review food and drink choices so that children benefit from healthier options and learn the importance of having a balanced diet  develop systems for self-evaluation to help identify all areas of weakness and to plan for improvement, to enhance outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked around the areas used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation.  The inspector observed the children's play and their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not always maintain accurate records of children's daily attendance or makes required documentation available for inspection. However, she recognises that irregular attendance may indicate a safeguarding concern. She knows the signs which might suggest that a child is at risk from harm, and the actions to take if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder values her professional development and supports her assistant. For example, she attends childcare courses to develop some aspects of her practice. The childminder ensures that her assistant understands his role and implements the setting's policies and procedures. However, the childminder's self-evaluation processes are not rigorous enough to enable her to recognise all aspects of her provision that require improving.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not undertake progress checks for two-year-old children in full, to identify their learning needs and plan for their future learning. However, she does assess children's starting points and carries out regular observations to identify their likes and dislikes. She uses this information to plan suitable activities. Children are confident to select the toys and activities of their choice, and play is purposeful. The childminder supports children's learning, such as through modelling activities. For example, during a painting activity, she demonstrated how to mix paints to produce different colours. Children develop their knowledge of early mathematics, such as shapes and measures. For example, they work out how to stack blocks of varying sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children generally enjoy their time with the childminder. They are confident to make their needs and ideas known to the childminder, who responds with kindness and sensitivity. However, she does not always encourage good eating habits or support children's hygiene routines fully. For example, she misses opportunities to remind children to wash their hands, such as before eating, and to offer more nutritional food choices. Despite this, the childminder exchanges information on children's care routines with parents. She helps children to manage their own feelings and behaviour by talking to them about how their actions might affect others. Children behave well. They develop positive attitudes to physical exercise and outdoor play. For example, they ask others to join in as they practise their throwing and catching skills.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are gaining some skills needed for school. For example, they persevere when faced with challenging tasks, such as when building a sandcastle. However, they lack opportunity to manage their personal care, in full preparation for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475218 Local authority Greenwich Inspection number 1050391 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Kidbrooke, in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides care all day, Monday to Friday, and operates all year round. She also provides care before and after school.

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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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