Childminder 128579

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2017 21 July 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 Children do not make the progress that they are capable of because the childminder does not understand how planning, observations and assessments help their learning. As a result children's outcomes are below the expected age for their level.  The childminder has failed to demonstrate her capacity to improve as she has not met the actions and recommendation that were set at the last inspection. For example, she has still not updated her knowledge of the learning and development requirements.  Partnerships with parents and external agencies are not effective. The childminder does not build on these relationships to form an agreement to support children where there is a concern about aspects of their development.  Educational programmes do not consistently encourage children's learning and development. The childminder does not build on her knowledge of child development to challenge children to keep them motivated and interested in their learning and play.

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not ensure that a daily record of the names of the children being cared for and their hours of attendance is consistently maintained.  The childminder does not always use effective behaviour management strategies to ensure that children know what is expected of them.  The childminder does not demonstrate a sufficiently robust understanding of safeguarding matters to ensure children's welfare is promoted.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have a good relationship with the childminder. This helps them to be emotionally secure.

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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

 improve knowledge of observations, planning and assessments, to support children's outcomes 31/10/2017

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Due Date

 develop effective partnerships with parents and agencies in order to identify where children may need further support to help them progress 31/10/2017

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 ensure that educational programmes provide interest and challenge for children, based on a sound knowledge of child development 31/10/2017

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Due Date

 record and maintain an accurate record of the hours of children's attendance 31/10/2017

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Due Date

 develop age-appropriate strategies for managing children's behaviour so that children have a good understanding of acceptable behaviour 31/10/2017

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Due Date

 update knowledge of safeguarding issues to promote children's welfare and safety. 31/10/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with children.  The inspector spoke with other members of the childminder's family.  The inspector reviewed documentation, including training certificates, policies and information relating to children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not keep her knowledge of the latest safeguarding issues up to date. For example, she does not understand how to prevent children from gaining extreme and radical ideas. In addition, she does not ensure the daily records of children's attendance are consistently completed. Overall, the childminder knows what action to take if she has any welfare concerns about children. She can identify some signs that children may be at risk of harm. The childminder does not develop effective partnerships with external agencies and parents to support children's development. Although she shares some information about children's care and learning needs with parents, these relationships are not effective and do not identify and address any concerns in children's development. This means that children do not make adequate progress. The childminder has not done enough to ensure that her provision or outcomes

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

for children have improved. She has not met the actions and recommendation raised at the last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder has a poor knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She records children's activities through photographic documentation; however, she does not ensure that this information is used to plan activities that support children's learning and development needs. The childminder demonstrates some understanding of promoting children's physical development; for example, children are encouraged to 'have a go' at connecting construction pieces and creating their own structures. This contributes to developing their small-muscle movements and creativity as they play. However, the childminder does not build on her knowledge to ensure that children's experiences provide enough challenge and interest to keep them motivated. At times, children are distracted from learning opportunities because they are watching television.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management compromise children's well-being. The childminder does not use age-appropriate strategies to manage children's behaviour and help them develop an understanding of what is acceptable. She has a warm and caring relationship with children and is friendly and approachable.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not consistently engaged in purposeful activities. Their learning and development opportunities are not maximised, which has a poor impact on their progress and outcomes. Children develop some positive social and communication skills; however, they do not gain the skills they need to develop independence in preparation for their next stages of learning. For example, children drink from feeding bottles when they are more than able to drink from cups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128579 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1084092 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1984 and lives in Forest Hill. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm.

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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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