Childminder EY487498

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not ensure that the required ratios are adhered to at all times to meet children's individual learnings needs.  The childminder does not use her observations and assessments more effectively to plan activities and ensure that all children receive sufficient challenge in their learning. Not all children make the best possible progress in their learning and development.  The childminder's current system for evaluation is not fully effective in identifying areas where she can improve and meet requirements.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder builds good relationships with parents and regularly shares information about children care and learning needs to provide continuity.  Children feel safe and happy to learn, and make steady progress from their starting points. The childminder builds good relationships with children and these help to develop their emotional well-being.  The childminder deploys herself well to supervise children's play and keep them safe. She carries out regular safety checks of her play areas to identify and minimise any hazards to children as they play.  The childminder understands her role in child protection. She knows what action to take should any welfare concerns arise.

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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

 reduce the number of children being cared for to meet the ratio requirements and children's individual learning needs at all times 12/07/2017

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Due Date

 use observations and assessments more effectively and plan activities to match all children's interests and stages of development, to help them make good progress. 30/07/2017

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

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Due Date

 make greater use of self-evaluation to identify and address breaches of requirements and any other areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked areas in the property used for childminding.  The inspector viewed documentation, including evidence of the childminder's and household members' suitability and her paediatric first-aid qualification.  The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked through completed parents' questionnaires and took their views into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not adhere to the required adult-to-child ratios. For example, on the day of the inspection, the childminder had five young children in the early years age group. Although she was able to supervise the children's play well and keep them safe, some older children were not encouraged to participate in activities that suit their level of development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular practice forums and independently researches online to help keep up to date with changes in legislation. She is aware of her duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that put them at significant risk of harm. The childminder discusses how best to improve practice with other professionals, such as her local authority early years advisor and other childminders. However, this has not helped in identifying areas to improve and build further on children's outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder makes regular observations and assessment of children to help monitor the progress they make. She is aware of children's interests and what they need to learn next. However, she does not ensure that planned activities take into account children's interests and what they need to learn next to challenge and extend their learning further. Nonetheless, the childminder supports children communication and language skills successfully. For example, during a reading activity, the childminder repeated words and asked questions to support younger children's emerging language. In addition, she provided puppets alongside the reading for great enjoyment. This helped the children to remain focused and engaged on this specific activity for an extended period.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The lack of challenging activities affects some older children who become restless, and tend to occupy themselves rather than actively learning. The childminder provides lots of praise and encouragement throughout the day, such as when children finish an activity and contribute to discussions. She also gives clear rules and expectations for behaviour and encourages children to share and take turns. This contributes positively to children's behaviour. Children receive healthy foods and enjoy a wide variety of outdoor learning experiences to help support their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children acquire basic skills they need for their next stage of learning, including starting school. They settle well and form good relationships with each other. For example, they willingly share objects and act out different characters when role playing. Younger children begin to say single words and older ones use language to express their needs and desires well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487498 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1008601 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Swanscombe, Kent and provides care on weekdays, 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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