Childminder EY436331

Inspection date 17 May 2019 Previous inspection date 29 September 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not make sure children are safe on outings. She does not ensure her vehicle has all the required checks so it is suitable for use. n The childminder does not continually maintain appropriate adult-to-children ratios. She does not deploy herself effectively to keep children safe and support their learning. n Risk assessments are not effective. The childminder does not identify all hazards in her environment to assist children to play safely in their surroundings. n The childminder does not monitor the progress children make effectively. She lacks a sound understanding of the required two-year check. This does not help her identify any gaps in development early and provide the appropriate support. Children are not supported to reach their full potential. n Partnerships with other settings children attend are not as effective as possible to aid continuity of learning and care. n The quality of teaching needs improving. The childminder does not use information she

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This provision is inadequate

knows about children's abilities to plan appropriate, challenging activities. At times, she does not keep children engaged in learning, or help them to learn how to manage their behaviour.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder encourages children's independence. For example, young children take off their shoes and coats when they arrive at the setting and feed themselves during mealtimes.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action: We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to: Due date ensure children are kept safe on outings, particularly making sure that vehicles have valid checks to help ensure they are safe and secure for children's use 13/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

maintain appropriate ratios and ensure deployment is consistently effective to make sure children's safety and learning needs are continually met 13/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement an effective risk assessment, in particular to ensure children are kept safe on stairways and alcohol is out of reach 13/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the two-way flow of information with other settings children attend to help support a consistent approach in meeting their learning needs 13/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop the quality of teaching to help ensure that activities are appropriate and engaging for children's abilities and that clear messages are given regarding behaviour expectations to help children reach their full potential. 13/06/2019

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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 provide parents with a written summary of children's progress between the ages of two and three years to help monitor any potential gaps in development early. 13/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks and children's records. n The inspector spoke to children and took account of parents' written views. n The inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process. Inspector Sarah Stephens

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not identify and minimise all risks. She allows young children to play on the top of the stairs with a balloon, while children run up and down the landing behind them. The childminder leaves alcohol in the fridge where children can reach. Risk assessment was an action set at a previous visit. Therefore, her capacity to sustain any previous improvements is weak. The childminder does not know when to complete a written summary for parents of their children's progress. This does not help her keep track of their early development and support any emerging gaps in learning. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. She knows the need to provide her assistants with support, such as training opportunities to help develop their skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not make best use of her observations and assessments to help plan for children's progress. She does not always organise activities well to help ensure that they are appropriate for children's individual stage of development. At times, the childminder does not skilfully reshape activities to help take their learning further. As a result, some children do not engage and keep their interest in their learning. The childminder encourages children to sound out and recognise familiar letters in their name, which helps older children build their literacy skills. The childminder shares regular information with parents, including through text and daily discussions, to help her know what children are learning at home. Children learn that their views are of value and important. For example, the childminder asks them what songs they would like to sing. Children enthusiastically choose 'Baby Shark' and 'The Wheels on the Bus' and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management have a significant impact on children's safety and welfare. The childminder does not make sure that she has a valid MOT certificate to help ensure that children are transported safely. The childminder, at times, exceeds the numbers of children she can care for when she is not working with an assistant. She does not consistently manage her ratios well to protect children's well- being and learning needs at all times, for example when young children play alone downstairs. The childminder does not form successful partnerships with other settings children attend to help provide continuity of learning and care. She encourages children to share and take turns. However, she does not continually give them clear messages about why their behaviour is not acceptable to help take their learning further. The childminder supports children's physical health. For example, she offers healthy options

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

at mealtimes and daily opportunities to play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children make progress that is appropriate for their age. However, they are not as well prepared as they could be for their next stage in development, such as starting school. At times, children lack focus in their learning. Children are confident to talk to adults and ask for their help when needed, such as when they are dressing dolls. They learn about similarities and differences around them. For instance, they closely examine the different faces on small-world figures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436331 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10107047 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 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection 29 September 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Crayford, Dartford, Kent. She offers care Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, throughout the year. The childminder offers overnight care. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder works with two assistants.

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Registers

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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