Childminder EY295569

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 July 2016 4 June 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 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 has not notified Ofsted of significant changes, such as when working with an assistant, to allow them to conduct relevant procedures and checks. This breach relates to the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not consistently maintain a record of the children's daily hours of attendance. This breach also relates to the requirements of the Childcare Register.  Self-evaluation processes are not rigorous enough to address gaps in the childminder's professional knowledge, particularly in managing children's behaviour and in relation to relevant changes in legislation.  The childminder does not always monitor children's progress accurately enough to enable her to plan for their next steps in learning. This hinders children making the progress that they should.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are confident. For example, they choose their own play and make their needs known. The childminder develops positive relationships with all parents.  Children have regular opportunities to engage in physical activities which help to develop their physical skills.  The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe and secure for children to explore.

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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 Ofsted is notified of any significant events, in particular, the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 years or older working on the premises 01/08/2016

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Due Date

 maintain an accurate daily record of the children cared for and their hours of attendance, as required. 01/08/2016

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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

 improve self-evaluation processes to identify and address any gaps in knowledge, in particular, those relating to changes in legislation and ways for managing behaviour  review monitoring systems to gather a clear overview of children's progress and to plan precise next steps for their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning.  The inspector viewed documents, such as the childminder's safeguarding policy, children's attendance records, and records of suitability checks for household members.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the parents' views through discussion on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not always maintain required records for managing children's attendance, to support their safety. Additionally, she has not notified Ofsted about working with assistants, as required, although the adults are known to Ofsted. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs that may indicate a concern for a child's welfare. She understands the procedures to follow to report any welfare issues to keep children safe. The childminder does seek some training opportunities to develop her teaching skills and she keeps her mandatory training up to date. She has suitably addressed the weaknesses from her last inspection. However, she does not evaluate her practice fully, in particular, to identify any gaps in her professional knowledge, such as in relevant childcare issues and changes to legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements. For example, she observes children's development and is familiar with the areas of learning. However, she is not always sure how to monitor children's development fully and to use this information to assess their progress, to help them prepare for school. The childminder interacts with children and attends to their individual needs. She supports children's communication and language skills well. The childminder provides a range of age-appropriate resources, such as books, and she sings songs and encourages children to share their ideas, to develop their speaking and listening skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being suitably. For example, she works well with parents in sharing information when children first start. However, due to some gaps in the childminder's professional knowledge, children do not always receive clear messages about behaviour expectations. Nevertheless, the childminder offers a welcoming environment, which children confidently explore. Children enjoy nutritious foods, such as snacks. They follow good hygiene and safety routines. For example, children know when to wash their hands and learn how to cross the road safely.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Most children are working at typical developmental levels for their age. For example, they are beginning to draw recognisable shapes and patterns, while confidently using pens and paints. However, due to some inconsistencies in monitoring processes, children do not make good enough progress, in preparation for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295569 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1054803 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Peckham, in the London Borough of Southwark. She provides care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and operates 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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