Childminder EY381417

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2017 12 December 2014

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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 follow the manufacturer's safety guidance for equipment to ensure children use it appropriately to prevent accidents and keep children safe.  The childminder has not notified Ofsted of all assistants working with her, as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not use opportunities as they arise to help children understand how to use equipment safely, particularly in the garden.  The childminder does not consistently encourage children to manage some tasks independently.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively, to address areas for improvement to benefit outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder gives children lots of attention and support to develop their emotional well-being and to help them feel secure. She teaches children to be respectful, to listen, share and play cooperatively with others. Children learn to behave well.  The childminder provides a wide selection of toys and resources, which helps to support children's development. All children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder works in partnership with parents, professionals and early years providers well, supporting consistency for children's future learning. Parents are satisfied with the quality of children's learning.

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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

 ensure that the manufacturer's safety requirements on how to use equipment are followed to keep children safe. 06/03/2017

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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

 evaluate all aspects of the provision, to identify areas for development and consistently drive ongoing improvements  help children understand how to keep themselves safe when they use equipment  extend everyday opportunities to encourage children to do more for themselves and support their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and checked the safety of the premises and equipment used by the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants and the children during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, the childminder's policies and procedures, and her assistants' suitability checks.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took their views and written feedback into consideration.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder, evaluated the effectiveness of activities and discussed the children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not use self-evaluation well enough to help her identify areas to improve. Although she carries out risk assessments, she does not follow the manufacturer's safety guidance on some equipment to help ensure children's safety. However, she supervises children constantly and explains she will address the matter immediately to reduce the potential of accidents. The childminder understands how to act on concerns she might have regarding a child's welfare. For example, she knows the reporting procedure to follow to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly improves her knowledge and constantly supports and develops her assistants' skills, to enhance teaching and children's learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses and monitors children's development well. She plans activities across all areas of learning to help build on children's curiosity and interests, to challenge their learning. The childminder encourages younger children to explore the environment. She supports their imaginations, such as when they engage in pretend play. The childminder encourages children's communication and language skills very well. For example, she introduces words to help extend children's vocabulary, such as 'big' and 'small', and sings with children. The childminder seeks information from parents when children first start, which provides a starting point to build on for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children feel comfortable. She helps to build their confidence and self-esteem, for example, she offers praise to children for what they have done well. At times, the childminder does not consistently support children's independence, such as encouraging them to try to put on their coat and shoes. The childminder helps children to understand each other's similarities and differences and those of the wider community. She encourages children to follow good hygiene practices and a healthy lifestyle, such as being physically active. However, she does not provide children with clear guidance to help them understand how to keep safe when using some equipment outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Older children learn a good range of skills in readiness for school, while younger children are beginning to develop good concentration and problem-solving skills. Children learn to count and to answer simple questions. All children socialise well and play cooperatively together. Younger children develop physical skills, for instance, they practise negotiating space and good balance, as they become confident walkers. All children settle very well, are relaxed, interested and keen to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381417 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1071053 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 17 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Annerley, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder works with assistants. She has a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder is available Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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