Childminder EY387531

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2017 7 June 2016

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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 have a procedure in place to explain to parents about the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting.  The childminder does not ensure children have drinking water available at all times. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not make use of all the available assessment information to monitor children's progress even more precisely to improve outcomes.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's writing skills during activities as part of their literacy development.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify breaches in requirements and weaknesses in her practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder regularly shares information about children's ongoing progress with parents and offers suggestions on how they can support their learning at home. This contributes to the typical progress children make from their starting points.  The childminder successfully uses a range of teaching strategies to help the different ages and abilities of children learn.  The childminder works successfully with parents to help children become independent with their toileting.

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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

 develop a procedure for the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting, to protect the welfare of children 16/10/2017

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 ensure that children have available drinking water accessible at all times. 16/10/2017

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

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 strengthen self-evaluation further to help identify weaknesses and target areas for improvement to raise outcomes for children  use all assessment information of children to monitor their progress even more precisely  provide further support for children to practise their early writing skills and extend their literacy development more fully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and support for children's learning during activities indoors.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder and reviewed her systems for monitoring children's progress.  The inspector observed lunchtime and hygiene routines.  The inspector sampled a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation and took account of parents' written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements is not fully secure. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care to protect their welfare. However, she does not have a procedure in place regarding the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting. The childminder regularly risk assesses her home to minimise any potential risks to children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends training. For example, she has improved her knowledge about additional safeguarding issues to keep children safe. The childminder has positive relationships with parents. For example, she shares a daily diary about the children's activities and parents share their children's interests at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her observations and assessments and uses these to accurately identify and plan for children's next steps in their learning. For example, she uses a bowl of different-textured craft materials to promote colours and numbers. The childminder encourages children's interest and enjoyment of books to promote early reading skills. For example, she gives good explanations about the illustrations and successfully links letters and sounds to words, such as 'sss...snake'. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. For example, she repeats back words in the correct way to improve children's pronunciation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not fully support children's well-being. For example, she does not make drinks independently available and accessible to children at all times. She helps children settle and feel safe in her care. The childminder manages children's behaviour well. For example, she encourages children to be considerate and kind to each other and respect each other's needs. The childminder helps children build their confidence and develop positive self-esteem. For example, she gives children praise and autonomy over the resources they choose to motivate them to learn. The childminder encourages children to develop a healthy lifestyle. For example, they learn about eating healthily and regularly go to the local park for exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to count, recognise numbers and letters, and use technology. For example, they press the numbers on a battery-operated telephone to make it work. Children concentrate well and persist with difficulties. For example, they complete a jigsaw and learn about shape and size. Children begin to learn the skills ready for school. Children learn about the community in which they live. For example, they attend local groups and socialise with other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387531 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1057789 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the London Borough of Merton. She offers all-day care on Monday to Friday, 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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