Childminder EY462334

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children settle well and they appear happy in the childminder's care. Children display a strong sense of security and they move around freely to explore. The childminder has high expectations of children and she models positive behaviour for them to copy and learn. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning as they use a wide range of resources successfully. For example, they explore with musical instruments to create rhythms and sounds. Children develop their physical skills effectively. They learn to make small and large movements with their body and demonstrate good balance and coordination. The childminder's self-evaluation is not thorough and, as a result, she has not identified and addressed some weaknesses in her practice. For example, she fails to keep records of attendance for all children. However, the impact of this on children's safety is minimal because of the small number of children in her care, and she is able to give an account for

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The provision requires improvement

the children who attend. Some recommendations to improve aspects of the childminder's good teaching were also identified.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's own evaluation of her childminding service is not thorough enough. She has not identified or addressed some weaker aspects of the provision and, as a result, she is not meeting all the statutory requirements. n The childminder fails to keep records of attendance for all children in her care. This is a breach of the statutory requirements. However, risks to children are low because of the small cohort and the fact that she is able to account for the children who attend. n The childminder misses some opportunities to strengthen younger children's speaking skills. For example, she does not skilfully encourage them to repeat words and respond to questions in order to develop their speech and increase their vocabulary further. n The childminder does not make use of some opportunities to support younger children to develop their confidence and to help them recognise their own achievements. For example, at times she does not offer praise to make them

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need to do better?

aware that they are doing well and to strengthen their self-esteem. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning well. She provides stimulating opportunities that meet individual children's interests. Children make good progress with their development, in relation to their starting points, and they acquire the skills required for future learning. n The childminder arranges regular external visits to places such as the local park and playgroups for children to access a wide range of opportunities. Children enjoy physical play, for example using a climbing frame and riding a bicycle. They develop their social skills well through group activities with other children and learn to share resources.

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need to do better?

26 September 2019 n Children develop their skills as they curiously explore and experiment with resources on their own. For example, during a treasure basket activity, children learn through trial and error. They play with natural and sensory resources to create different sounds, and enjoy posting and sorting activities. n Children develop their independence well. The childminder encourages them to manage small responsibilities on their own, such as washing their hands. n The childminder works closely with parents to support children to develop good health. They provide healthy food for children to eat and they recognise the benefits to children's growth and development. n The childminder welcomes feedback from parents about her service. She shares information with them regularly about their children's progress and suggests activities to extend children's learning at home. n The childminder makes good use of opportunities such as training to maintain

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her professional development and to enhance her skills. She uses her new skills to support children to manage their feelings and sets clear boundaries to teach them right from wrong.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues. For example, she is familiar with the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder has knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty and knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of being exposed to extreme views and actions. She is aware of the procedures to report any concerns and allegations to the relevant authorities. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her home and for external trips to ensure children are safe. She makes children aware of how to keep themselves safe.

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Due date

keep accurate daily records of attendance for all children being cared for on the premises. 30/10/2019

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should:

n make better use of self-evaluation to promptly identify and address weaknesses in the provision, in order to meet all statutory requirements

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should:

26 September 2019 n improve the teaching of younger children to develop their speaking skills and increase their vocabulary n increase support for children to develop their confidence and make them aware of their achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462334 Local authority Westminster Inspection number 10075453 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 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the London Borough of Westminster. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to discuss her organisation, aims and rationale for activities. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her educational programmes, daily teaching and care practices. n The inspector checked the childminder's paediatric first-aid training certificate, insurance policy and records of attendance. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning, and tracked the progress of children's development. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

26 September 2019 26 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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