Childminder, Out-of school day care in Lewisham

Inspection date 27 February 2019 Previous inspection date 14 June 2016

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder has not ensured that she has an up-to-date paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder does not complete a written summary of children's development in the prime areas of learning between the ages of two and three years. n The childminder's assessments of children's learning are not robust enough to identify any gaps in their development to indicate precisely what children need to learn next. n The childminder has not updated her safeguarding knowledge sufficiently to ensure she is fully aware of the wider safeguarding issues and how to reflect these in her policies and procedures. n The childminder has not yet developed a targeted programme for her professional development to help her identify and address weaknesses in her knowledge and skills and to drive improvements forward.

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It has the following strengths

n Daily communication with parents helps to provide continuity of care for children. n The childminder is enthusiastic and encouraging, and plans stimulating learning experiences based on children's interests. n Children are happy and feel secure. The childminder develops positive partnerships with parents, who comment that they appreciate the childminder's service. Children are safe and well cared for. n Children have daily access to outdoor spaces. This means that they have regular opportunities to explore and investigate the natural world around them and to develop their physical skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure there is a current paediatric first-aid certificate 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

review the progress of children aged between two and three years, and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the use of observations and assessments to monitor children's progress effectively, identify any gaps in their learning and plan precisely for their next steps 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure safeguarding knowledge is up to date, including guidance regarding the 'Prevent' duty. 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n make effective use of self-evaluation to help identify and address all weaknesses in practice and improve outcomes for children n implement a targeted and precise plan for professional development and raise the overall quality of practice to a consistently good standard.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation, and checked evidence of her suitability and the suitability of all adults who live on the premises. n The inspector carried out an observation of an activity and an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not ensured her safeguarding knowledge and skills are fully up to date and she is unable, therefore, to give parents the most current information. Although this has not had an impact on children's safety or well-being, not all policies and procedures are kept up to date. She is aware of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and is able to respond to concerns about a child in her care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder occasionally reviews her practice and the activities that she provides for children. However, her professional development and the evaluation of her practice is not consistent enough to keep her knowledge of all statutory requirements up to date. For example, she does not complete a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. Parents speak highly of the childminder and comment that their children are safe and engage in a wide range of activities that develop their

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

understanding of the world. The childminder carries out appropriate risk assessments.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder knows children well, which helps her to identify their interests. However, she does not carry out accurate assessments to clearly identify and plan for children's individual next steps. The childminder shares information with parents about what children have been doing and their care needs. She encourages parents to share information about what is going on in the lives of the children at home. However, she does not gather enough information from parents about their children's development when they first start with her. The childminder does support children and joins in with their play, providing new words to extend their language. For example, young children count as they go up and down the stairs, and name colours during creative activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder plans a wide range of activities to encourage children to have different experiences. For example, they create and build layer pictures using different mediums, such as bubble wrap, paper and paints. The childminder plans weekly debates where children discuss different topics such as fire safety and how to respond in an emergency. They develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. This encourages children to build their confidence as they listen carefully to adults and their peers. Children enjoy trips to different parks and open spaces. They have a good understanding of people, families and communities. This is evident when they discuss the countries their families are from and where they have travelled. Young children behave well and develop good social skills as they engage with others at local toddler groups and activities. This helps to develop their skills and attitudes to support their future learning.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are active learners. Young children concentrate for long periods as they build towers and different constructions creatively. Older children choose books to share with their peers. Children make some progress. They are working within their range of development and are prepared for starting school. However, assessments do not ensure that those whose starting points are higher are quickly recognised and supported appropriately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128906 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064560 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Brockley within the London Borough of Lewisham. She works Tuesday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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