Childminder EY103243

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 3 November 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 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 make sure she has all documents available for inspection. She does not provide evidence of any accidents and incidents or all children's information. The childminder does not maintain an accurate daily record of the hours that children attend. These are also breaches of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities to learn about each other's backgrounds and diversity.  Self-evaluation does not accurately identify all areas of weakness to help the childminder set targets for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 Children make good progress and gain the skills they need to be ready for their move to school. The childminder uses the information from her ongoing assessments well to plan for their next stage in learning.  The childminder provides parents with a written summary of children's progress between the age of two and three years. This helps her identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support.  Parents have regular opportunities to continue their children's learning at home. For example, the childminder has daily discussions and shares texts and emails about their children's progress and care needs.

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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

 make sure all required documentation is ready and available for inspection 28/11/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that an accurate daily record of the children being cared for and their hours of attendance is continuously maintained. 21/11/2016

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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

 increase opportunities for children to learn about each other's similarities and differences  improve the use of ongoing self-evaluation to identify areas of weakness and set targets for improvement.

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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 areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector spoke to children.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability records and the childminder's first aid qualification.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not use the information from her self-evaluation well to consistently identify areas for development and set targets for improvement. She does not make sure all documents needed are ready for inspection, such as records of accidents or incidents and who has parental responsibility. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. She is aware of her duty to prevent children being drawn into situations which may put them at risk of harm. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder monitors children's progress well. For instance, she uses guidance documents to track their development. She develops her knowledge, such as from attending training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully encourages children's learning. She supports their communication and language skills well. For example, she introduces simple words such as 'banana' and 'cup' to young children and gives them time to repeat. The childminder asks children effective questions to help them think and develop their learning further. She builds their listening and attention skills. For instance, the childminder sings nursery rhymes and waits for the children to provide the end words. This helps to keep their motivation and interest in their learning. She supports children's confidence and emotional well-being, such as offering positive praise and encouragement. The childminder introduces counting, which helps children's mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not maintain an accurate daily record of the hours that children attend, as required. However, she keeps basic information of when they attend. The childminder provides a range of resources that children can freely access, which helps them make their own choices and lead their own play. The childminder offers clear guidance to help children learn to manage their behaviour. For example, she encourages good manners, sharing and taking turns. The childminder develops children's understanding of healthy lifestyles, such as providing nutritious meals and daily opportunities to be physically active. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For instance, the childminder practises regular emergency procedures with them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They make progress that is relevant for their age and are ready for their next stage in learning. Children are confident to talk to adults about their interests. For example, they like fairy princesses and superheroes. Young children build their physical skills, such as turning the pages in a book and using a spoon and fork independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY103243 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1057590 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in the London Borough of Bexley. She offers care from Tuesday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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