Childminder 137196

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2018 7 December 2015

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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 evaluate her practice regularly to continually identify strengths and areas for improvement.  The childminder's professional development does not focus enough on improving the quality of teaching and assessment to help children make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not consistently assess children's progress well enough to help her plan effectively to enhance children's learning and build on what they already know and can do.  The childminder does not have effective partnerships with other settings that children attend to share information and to fully support continuity in children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She takes them to groups, such as music and story sessions at the library. They attend soft-play centres where they meet up with other childminders. These give children the opportunity to meet and build friendships with other children.  Children learn how to play safely and manage risks well. They enjoy developing their physical skills during visits to local parks.  The childminder teaches children about their diverse community. They regularly travel on the bus and children say they love these adventures.

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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

 review practice to gain a good understanding of the overall quality of provision and develop a programme of professional development to improve skills and knowledge to deliver high- quality teaching and learning 26/05/2018

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Due Date

 implement an effective system to assess children's learning and development and use the information gained to provide challenging experiences for children in all of the areas of learning to help them make good progress 26/05/2018

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Due Date

 implement an effective system to work in partnership with other settings that children attend to enable a shared approach to children's learning and to prepare them for school. 26/05/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's review of her practice is not precise enough to identify all areas where improvements can be made. Her monitoring of children's progress is not robust enough to ensure her assessments of their skills and abilities are consistently accurate. The childminder's partnerships with other settings that children attend do not fully support the consistent sharing of information about children's learning and development. The childminder receives information about changes to guidance and legislation from the local authority. She accesses mandatory training. However, she does not have effective plans to build on her assessment and teaching skills to raise outcomes for children further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not consistently make precise assessments of children's learning and skills. As a result, she does not fully recognise what children are capable of, so she does not challenge them well enough to make good progress. For example, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to build on their early literacy skills. Nevertheless, the childminder engages children in role play. She models language to help them develop secure communication and language skills. The childminder encourages children to initiate and lead conversations. Children ask relevant questions and demonstrate a wide vocabulary. The childminder helps children to make some connections to their own first-hand experiences, such as going shopping and using money. She talks to children about the role of professionals who are there to help them, such as a doctor who might look after them when they are ill.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in assessment and teaching mean that the childminder does not consistently challenge children well enough. As a result, she does not fully support them to become motivated learners who are keen to learn more. Nevertheless, the setting is welcoming. The childminder uses praise well to help promote children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder promotes good hygiene and children's independence in personal care routines. She encourages them to be polite and use good manners. Children learn to take turns and share.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make suitable progress from their starting points. They develop some of the key skills they need for school. Children develop suitable social skills and are beginning to develop mathematical skills. For example, they start to count and recognise numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137196 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1127041 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Bromley, Kent. She offers care on Tuesdays only from 8am until 6pm. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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