Childminder EY333167

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2017 1 September 2016

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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 Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not effectively assess children's progress and development. As a result she is unable to identify where there are gaps in their learning.  The childminder has not taken action to complete required progress checks on children aged between two and three years.  The childminder does not yet make effective use of self-evaluation to regularly reflect on her practice and identify areas that are weaker.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy the childminder's company and settle in well, which helps to develop their confidence and emotional well-being.  The childminder works closely with parents and other settings children attend, to ensure consistency of care. For example, she shares examples of good practice in helping support a child who is learning to use the toilet independently.  Children are well behaved because the childminder sets clear and realistic boundaries. She acts as a good role model and instils a strong sense of self-worth and respect in the children.

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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

 develop effective systems to identify children's starting points in learning when they first attend and for assessing children's progress and use the information gathered to plan challenging and enjoyable activities to support their learning 14/03/2017

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 ensure required progress checks for children aged between two and three years are completed and provide parents/carers with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas. 14/03/2017

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

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Due Date

 develop systems for self-evaluation to improve the quality of practice and outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed documents, including children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed resources and toured the areas of the home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has taken appropriate action to address most weaknesses highlighted at her last inspection. However, she does not yet make effective use of self-evaluation to identify what she needs to do to sustain improvements in her practice and to make continued progress. Furthermore, she has not taken steps to complete the required two- year-old progress check. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of child protection matters and knows what action to take in the event of a concern. She has built effective partnerships with parents and other early years settings that children attend. For example, when children are being toilet trained she shares examples of good practice to help ensure consistency of care for the child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of individual children's likes and dislikes and preferred learning styles. However, she does not assess their progress when they first attend or as they grow and develop. As a result, she is unable to identify gaps in their learning to help her plan activities to support their all-round development. The childminder plans activities based on children's interests. For example, she provides a range of dressing up props such as handbags, that children use as they play 'shops'. They use the toy cash register as they pretend to buy fruit and vegetables. The childminder readily engages children in conversation that helps support their communication and language skills in both English and their home language. For example, she praises and supports a young child as they count and identify the names of a variety of food in both English and French. Older children are well supported as they complete homework and projects from

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

school. The childminder ensures there are resources such a writing, drawing and craft materials available to enable them to complete these tasks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is extremely caring and patient. She clearly explain to the children why certain behaviour is not safe or acceptable and helps them understand how to behave well. She encourages them to say 'please' and 'thank you' and to value and respect others. Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks. They eat a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and the childminder encourages them to try new foods and develop healthy eating habits. Children enjoy regular trips to local parks where they play on the large apparatus and develop their physical skills and mobility. Children's personal care needs including sleep, toileting and handwashing are well supported. Equipment such as steps are in place to enable children to reach wash basins. This helps them develop their independence and self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children are making steady progress. However, the current systems for assessment are weak. Although the childminder knows the children well she does not make precise assessments of their development or to plan for their future learning. Children are happy and sociable. They eagerly engage in the activities provided. Children are well prepared for their move on to school or other settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333167 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1073553 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Thamesmead with her three children, two of whom are adults.

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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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