Childminder EY420019

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2017 30 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 ensure that the quality of risk assessment is thorough. She does not risk assess all equipment and resources that are easily accessible to children, to help ensure the necessary measures are taken to support children's safety at all times. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder provides limited opportunities to help children learn about diversity, to develop their understanding of the world around them.  The childminder does not evaluate the quality of the provision effectively to identify and target all areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder uses information from parents, her observations and assessments effectively to plan for children's next stages in their learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder knows the children well and they form strong attachments with her. Children are confident, happy and secure. They behave well.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles and enjoy daily opportunities to be physically active, such as when they visit parks and groups.

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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

 take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the safety of the children. 01/03/2017

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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

 help children to learn about the differences and similarities between people around them and in the wider world, to develop their understanding of diversity  use self-evaluation more effectively to clearly identify areas for development and to make ongoing improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder and discussed the children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, and the children's learning and assessment information.  The inspector took into consideration written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's self-evaluation is not rigorous enough to help her identify all areas for improvement. For example, she has not fully considered safety risks around some equipment and resources that the children can access. However, the childminder supervises children and explains how she will ensure the matter is addressed quickly to ensure there is no significant impact on children's safety. The childminder has raised the quality of teaching and parents' involvement in their children's learning since the last inspection, to improve children's progress. She knows the signs that may indicate the welfare of a child in her care is at risk. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns and prioritise the welfare of the child. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works well in partnership with parents, other professionals and schools, to support consistency for children. Parents comment positively about the quality of the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gains information from parents when children first start and monitors children's progress to help meet their individual needs and interests. The childminder encourages children's communication and language skills well. For example, she repeats back their words, acknowledges babies' gestures, and gives children the time they need to respond to her. The childminder provides enjoyable learning experiences for children. For example, children enjoy messy play as part of extending their exploration and good levels of involvement and attention. Babies move about easily, crawl around with ease and pull themselves up as part of developing their body control and movements effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not identify all hazards to children in the environment to support their welfare and safety effectively. She does not help children to learn about other people in the community, and their similarities and differences, to expand their understanding of the wider world. The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children feel comfortable. She helps children develop secure emotional well-being; for example, as they enjoy frequent cuddles. The childminder models a caring and respectful attitude to encourage children to develop these qualities and support their future skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a range of skills in readiness for their future learning and eventual move to school. They learn to be confident and independent and develop good curiosity. For example, they engage in pretend play and explore as they find out about different textures. Children concentrate and want to learn. They settle well, relax and are interested in their surroundings. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420019 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1057841 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 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Dartford. She operates each weekday all year round from 6.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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