Childminder EY250745

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 14 June 2016

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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 Good 2

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

 The childminder does not hold valid public liability insurance, as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not have a written statement of the procedures to follow for safeguarding and in relation to complaints. These are breaches of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not re-shape activities to challenge children consistently to improve their learning experiences further.  The childminder offers limited opportunities to extend younger children's physical skills, such as exploring objects and materials using their senses in the learning environment.  The childminder has not evaluated her practice rigorously enough. She has not taken action since the last inspection to meet all the Childcare Register requirements.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are secure and happy. The childminder forms warm, caring relationships with them and supports their emotional needs effectively.  The childminder works with parents effectively to exchange information about children's learning and care needs. For instance, she updates them regularly about their children's learning experiences and daily routines.  Children develop the necessary skills in readiness for the next steps in their learning. Younger children learn how to use resources, play independently and are confident.

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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 valid public liability insurance 30/11/2016  keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children, and share this with parents 30/11/2016

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Due Date

 keep a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and share this with parents. 30/11/2016

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

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 re-shape activities to precisely challenge children's development to extend their learning further  broaden the range of experiences younger children have to explore, to enhance their physical skills even further  use self-evaluation more effectively to clearly identify areas for development and improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's assessment and attendance records, and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she reflects on the quality of her service.  The inspector considered the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not accurately evaluate areas for development. She does not meet all statutory requirements. For example, she has not renewed her public liability insurance. However, this does not have an impact on children's welfare. In addition, she continues to breach Childcare Register requirements. For example, she repeatedly fails to write a safeguarding and complaints policy, as required. Nonetheless, the childminder has developed her safeguarding knowledge. For example, she attended training and knows the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm and how to report any concerns to protect their welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has made improvements to some aspects of her practice since the last inspection. For instance, she has developed partnerships with parents to ensure a continuous approach to children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has made changes to her assessments and plans for children's learning needs and is beginning to develop her practice in this area. For instance, she is currently working with her local early years adviser to help her assess children's progress more accurately. The childminder regularly observes what children are able to do and uses this information to plan activities that extend their learning. She provides age-appropriate activities to support children's learning, and parents supplement these with resources from home to help provide a good range of interesting experiences for children to engage with. Children concentrate well and are keen to play. The childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop their language skills. For instance, she talks to children while they play to help them learn new words and use them in context.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to learn about keeping safe. For instance, the childminder has developed evacuation procedures and shares these with children to teach them what to do in the event of an emergency. Children eat nutritious foods and learn how to look after themselves and lead a healthy lifestyle. They benefit from being physically active, such as when using apparatus in the local park. The childminder supports children's health and safety well. For instance, she carries out daily checks of the premises to remove or minimise hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and learn a range of skills that prepare them well for future learning. They develop their social skills well. For instance, they learn how to interact with others, such as during outings to 'singing sessions'. Very young children develop good communication and physical skills. For example, they enjoy babbling and move around confidently while learning to crawl.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250745 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1055342 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder offers care all day throughout the week, including weekends. She works for most of 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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