Childminder EY427557

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2016 25 February 2013

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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 obtain written permission from parents before administering medication or retain this information for an adequate period of time. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to participate in creative activities to help build on their sensory, investigative and exploration skills.  The childminder does not have a clear understanding of their newly introduced electronic systems for recording observations and assessments. For example, she misses opportunities to consistently record information to help inform her planning and extend children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Children develop strong bonds with the childminder from the start. They are content in her care and enjoy cuddles and praise, which help to supports their emotional well- being.  The childminder supports children's learning well. For example, she introduces real-life examples and resources to link to children's play. This helps to develop their understanding and interests further. Children make good progress.  The childminder has a close working relationship with the co-childminder. Together, they form ongoing plans to further develop their practice. For example, the childminder is making changes to the exterior of her home to make it more accessible.

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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 written parental consent for each medicine and for every time it is administered to a child, and ensure medication records are kept for a reasonable period of time. 22/12/2016

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

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Due Date

 provide a greater range of opportunities for children to extend their sensory and explorative skills  develop further the use of ongoing systems to record children's observations and assessments.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during adult-led and child-initiated play opportunities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector discussed aspects of practice with the childminder.  The inspector viewed documentation including the childminders' suitability checks, policies and development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of protecting children and knows what to do if she has any concerns about their welfare or safety. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she attends regular training such as courses to help further develop her skills in supporting children's communication and language. However, the childminder does not ensure that she obtains written permission from parents prior to administering medication to children. In addition, she does not keep records of medication for an appropriate length of time.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is aware of children's interests and developmental needs. She observes children in their play and plans challenging experiences. The childminder is skilled at introducing additional resources to help her extend children's learning and imagination. For example, she uses props, such as related soft toys, to involve them in a story. The childminder shares information with parents on a daily basis. For example, she provides information on how children learn and informs them of their child's achievements. The childminder supports children to gain a positive awareness of diversity and differences. For example, children regularly enjoy talking to the childminder and their friends about their home lives.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not ensure that she fully meets all the requirements, with regard to obtaining written parental permission for any medication administered to children. However, children are happy, confident and have warm, trusting relationships with the childminder and her co-childminder. She gathers information about children's personal care needs from the start, which helps her to provide consistency in their routines. The childminder helps children to be independent. For example, children learn to wash their hands prior to eating or after outside play. Children behave well and play cooperatively with others. The childminder is a good role model and consistently reminds children to share and take turns. She teaches children about aspects of safety to help develop their skills for the future.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning, in line with the typical stages for their age group. They develop good levels of independence and enjoy learning to do things for themselves. For example, children persevere for a long time putting on their own shoes and doing them up. They show care and consideration for their friends and offer help when they recognise other children need support. Children are motivated, confident learners, who develop a good range of skills in readiness for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427557 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1062473 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Bexley, Kent. The childminder works with a co-childminder. She offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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