Childminder EY478824

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 August 2016 Not applicable

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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 ensure that she meets all the legal requirements. She does not have a current first-aid qualification. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not form highly successful partnerships with other settings that children attend to support their learning and development further.  Self-evaluation is not fully effective in identifying areas of weakness and setting targets for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For example, she gives them time to talk and listens carefully to what they have to say. This also helps them learn that their views are of value and important.  Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They make good progress and are ready for the next stage in their development.  The childminder provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. For example, she has daily discussions, provides daily diaries and shares development folders. This aids parents to be able to continue their children's learning at home.  Children behave well. The childminder provides them with clear guidance to help them learn to manage their behaviour. For example, she uses distraction and talks to them about their actions.

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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 15/10/2016

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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 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 the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and knows the processes to follow. She monitors children's progress from their starting points. For example, the childminder uses trackers to assess their learning. This helps her recognise any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support. However, she does not always use self-evaluation well to identify where she does not meet requirements, how she can improve her practice and to target areas for improvement. She does not support an effective two-way flow of information with other settings that children attend to complement their learning further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning and development well. She uses the information from her assessments to plan for children's next stage in development and uses their interests. The childminder follows children's lead in play and asks them questions to help them think for themselves. For example, she asks them what will happen if they press a button on a toy. The childminder gives children choices, for example she asks them if they would like to play in the garden. The childminder fits in with their ideas and interacts positively with them. This helps keep their motivation and interest in their learning. She builds their mathematical and physical development well. For instance, they count bricks and she encourages them to build a tower as big as them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not hold a relevant first-aid qualification. However, she shows some awareness of how to respond to children's accidents or injuries, which minimises the impact on their well-being. Children form secure emotional attachments and positive relationships with the childminder. For example, they are confident to engage her in the games that they play. The childminder builds children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For instance, she provides nutritious snacks and daily opportunities for them to be physically active. Children learn about diversity and the world around them, and develop their social skills, such as when the childminder takes them on visits to the library, farms and parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and gain the skills they need for their future learning. They build on their literacy skills. For example, they find foam letters in a water tray and recognise familiar print. Children use equipment to tip and pour, to help support their physical skills. They develop their imaginary play. For instance, they pretend to make a cup of tea and drink it. Children use talk to connect their ideas. For instance, they confidently explain to the childminder that they think the toy is not working.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478824 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 987552 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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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 and lives in Welling, Kent. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, 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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Telephone number

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