Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2018 11 January 2018

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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 resources and learning environment are not organised effectively. For example, toys in the playroom are scattered across the floor. This poses a trip hazard for children.  The childminder does not use her assessment of the children effectively enough to provide them with the best learning opportunities. This means that children are not achieving their next steps in learning as quickly to make the best progress possible.  At times, the childminder just changes activities without taking the children's views into account. They then have to wait until all the resources are set up, which makes children feel restless and lose interest.  The childminder has not developed an understanding about what good practice looks like to evaluate the provision effectively and raise the quality to a good standard.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder regularly takes children on outings where she talks to them about what they can see. For example, they look at the colours of cars and count them. This helps children to learn about the world around them, to be active and get fresh air.  Children freely explore the homely environment, and form positive relationships with the childminder and with each other.  The childminder effectively supports children with their behaviour. She provides clear messages of what is expected and encourages children to share and take turns.  Children have opportunities to be creative and develop their imaginary skills. They build on past experiences when using the doll's house to play, for example.

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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 the organisation of resources and the learning environments to ensure that all potential risks to children are minimised 21/06/2018

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Due Date

 improve the quality of assessments to help plan children's learning experiences, while ensuring the rationale for their next steps of learning and development are clear. 05/07/2018

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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

 review the organisation of daily routines, including planned activities, to help make children's transitions smooth and further develop their independence  evaluate practice more effectively and continue to develop professionally to raise the quality of the provision to a good standard.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction and the learning opportunities provided for children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies, procedures, children's development records and qualifications.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder to help evaluate her teaching and practice.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection. She has met all of the previous actions. However, evaluation is not fully effective to identify all areas of improvement and professional development to raise the quality of the provision to a good level. For example, she has failed to identify and minimise all risks in the organisation of the resources and learning environment. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify child protection concerns. She has a clear procedure to follow to report concerns, if these arise. This promotes children's welfare. The childminder monitors children's progress and shares the required progress check at two years with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder knows children in her care well and provides suitable activities for them, taking their interests and age into consideration. Parents are kept well informed about children's experiences. Improvements have been made to how the childminder observes and assesses the progress children make. However, she does not effectively use the information she gathers to precisely plan and incorporate this in the activities. For example, children enjoy mixing the ingredients during a baking activity, but they miss out on opportunities to develop their vocabulary and understanding about measurements. The childminder supports children's developing understanding of numbers. For example, she encourages children to count the cupcakes in the tray.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not consistently prepare children for what is happening next in their day. For example, while children enjoy playing with the pretend shop outdoors, the childminder suddenly decides to go back in to do the baking activity. This means children become restless and upset at times. However, children are sociable and friendships are secure. Children of all ages enjoy each other's company and play cooperatively together. Children learn to respect each other and behave well. This contributes to children's social skills and emotional well-being. Children are supported with their self-care skills and learn why it is important to clean their hands before meals.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make good enough progress from their starting points, although they are confident and eager to participate in play. Children are excited to show the things they have learned, such as demonstrating moves from ballet classes they visit with the childminder. However, weaknesses in assessment and planning procedures mean children are not supported as effectively as possible to make good progress. Children gain some basic skills for the eventual move on to school. For example, they ask for help if needed and are confident in using resources that are available to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500444 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1122496 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Welling, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder works each weekday, all year round.

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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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