Childminder 128931

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2016 25 March 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 Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not undertake the required progress checks for two-year-old children to share these with their parents. This hinders her from recognising children's strengths and areas where they need further support.  The childminder does not monitor children's learning consistently. She does not have a clear overview of their current stage of development. This prevents children from making good progress.  The childminder misses opportunities to build further links with other providers that children attend to extend children's learning experiences.  The childminder does not provide many opportunities to support children's early writing skills further.  Self-evaluation processes are not always effective, particularly to prioritise all targets for improvement, including weaknesses in assessment processes.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides suitable opportunities for children to be independent and learn to explore appropriate resources.  Children are generally happy within the childminder's care and they settle in quickly.  The childminder supports children to develop their confidence and self-esteem. For example, she offers consistent praise and encouragement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 undertake required progress checks for children aged between two and three years, and share a written summary of this with their parents 09/10/2016

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Due Date

 ensure assessments of children's learning are ongoing and effective, to monitor their progress and shape their individual development. 09/10/2016

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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

 improve partnerships with other providers that children attend, to gain a broader understanding of their learning needs  extend opportunities to strengthen further children's early literacy skills  use self-evaluation more effectively to consistently identify and address weaknesses, in particular, with regard to assessments of children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily teaching and care practices.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder, and observed the quality of care, teaching and children's learning.  The inspector looked at the areas, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not consistently monitor children's progress to close any gaps in their development, including undertaking the required progress check for children aged two years, within the required timeframe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role with regard to protecting children from harm. She is clear about what to do should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder develops appropriate relationships with parents. For example, she provides parents with the setting's policies and procedures to ensure they know what to expect from her. However, she does not gather enough information from other providers that children attend, to extend their learning. The childminder evaluates some aspects of her provision and maintains her professional development. For example, she works closely with other childminders to share practice ideas. However, self-evaluation processes are not vigorous

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

enough, particularly to address all weaknesses fully from her last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder's observation and assessment of children's learning is not thorough enough. For example, she does not find out about their achievements and any gaps in learning, to help her gain a clear overview of their progress from their starting points. The childminder suitably interacts with children and supports their speaking and listening skills. She provides an appropriate range of physical play, such as to develop their fine-motor and large-muscle groups. She support children's mathematical development; for example, they learn to count and recognise colours. However, children have less opportunity to increase their early writing skills further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and display a secure emotional attachment with the childminder. They show a sense of belonging and freely move around to explore. Children display positive behaviour. For example, they learn to build friendships, to play and share with other children. They listen well and show respect to others. The childminder ensures children have access to fresh air and exercise, to develop their health and physical well-being. For example, children enjoy visits to the local park, as well as playing in the garden. The childminder provides healthy foods and access to drinking water. Children have opportunities to develop their understanding of the world. For example, they learn about other people that help them within the community.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children gain some basic skills in preparation for their future learning. For example, they learn to feed and dress themselves unaided. However, due to weaknesses in monitoring and assessment, they do not consistently make the progress that they should.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128931 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1054685 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder provides care during weekdays and operates her service throughout most of the year. The childminder also works alongside another registered childminder.

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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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