Childminder EY387097

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2016 28 April 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:

 Children do not make the good progress of which they are capable The childminder does not accurately carry out regular evaluations of children's progress or complete the required two-year old progress checks. This makes it more difficult to identify those children who may need more support for their learning.  The childminder does not consistently gather detailed information from parents about their children's existing skills and achievements, to help her carefully plan a range of stimulating activities as soon as they start.  The childminder does not consistently help children effectively to explore their own ideas and think more carefully about their learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has met previous actions by developing effective ways to support children's personal, social and emotional development, implementing a written complaints and safeguarding policy, and by keeping a daily record of children's attendance.  The childminder is calm, caring and builds good relationships with children. Children are happy and secure, which supports their emotional well-being.  Children develop healthy eating habits and good hygiene practices. They understand about keeping safe through regular reminders, practices and discussion.

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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

 use assessment information effectively, including completing the progress check for children aged two years, to identify children's next steps in learning and inform planning to ensure they make good or better progress 28/11/2016

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 ensure activities provide sufficient challenge and enjoyment for all children based on consistent planning and teaching linked to strong observations of children's achievements and next steps. 28/11/2016

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

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 gather more information from parents to identify what children know when they start, to help plan more quickly for their future learning  help children more effectively to explore their own ideas and think more carefully about their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the teaching as the childminder interacted with children.  The inspector viewed the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, as well as evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector observed a child involved in play and jointly evaluated the learning with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended relevant training and has a clear understanding of what to do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has met most of the actions set at her last inspection. For example, she has fully developed her safeguarding policy to protect children from harm. She does not, however, always accurately assess children by carrying out regular evaluations of their progress or by completing the required two-year old progress checks. The childminder has developing partnerships with parents. They express that they are happy with the care provided and that their children enjoy attending. However, the childminder does not gather enough information from parents to identify children's existing skills when they start, to help her planning. She keeps parents regularly informed of their children's daily progress so they can support their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder interacts effectively with children and is good at extending their communication skills. For example, she constantly introduces new words to children as they play and asks them relevant questions. This helps prepare children to build on their knowledge. Children show good concentration and involvement when exploring a variety of construction materials with the childminder. However, she does not consistently encourage their ideas or encourage children to think more carefully for themselves about what they are doing. Children respond positively to the childminder's range of toys and activities, and they like the experiences that she provides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are happy and content with the childminder. They form positive relationships which help them to feel confident. The childminder has improved her knowledge and skills of encouraging positive behaviour and is effective at supporting children to listen, share and understand expected behaviour. The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles and she provides nutritious snacks. Children have regular exercise, for example, through trips to the park, which supports their physical development. The childminder helps children to understand and respect each other's similarities and differences by having regular discussions about diversity and exploring different foods from around the world.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are keen and motivated learners who enjoy what they do, but they do not consistently make the good progress of which they are capable. They are sociable and behave positively. Children do not consistently develop their basic skills well enough to ensure that they are fully prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387097 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1054746 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham and provides care from 7am to 6pm on weekdays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 2.

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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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