Childminder EY346276

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has a limited understanding of how to support children in their learning. She does not plan a varied enough curriculum. The learning environment is not stimulating enough for children. Although children are content to play with the toys the childminder sets out, she has insufficient knowledge and understanding of how to plan and assess children's individual learning needs. The childminder does not provide appropriate challenges for children. For example, resources in the garden are limited and children lose interest quickly and request other resources. Children spend much of their time sitting at the dining table drawing. The childminder does not always encourage them to help with routine tasks or manage their own self-care needs in preparation for school. For instance, she wipes their noses when they are capable of managing this task for themselves. Children behave well. They say 'thank you' and 'please' without prompting and

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The provision is inadequate

show kindness to their friends. For instance, children share their toys willing. They build positive relationships. Although children feel safe and secure, breaches in safeguarding requirements have a negative impact on their safety and well-being and do not ensure children's welfare is adequately met at all times.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have a fire blanket or a fire extinguisher in place, nor has she ensured that her first-aid kit contents are up to date. This places children at risk. n The childminder has not attended to her professional development sufficiently to keep her knowledge of the learning and development requirements up to date. This means she does not assess children's progress accurately to help her identify what they need to learn next. This prevents her from monitoring their development accurately and providing the required support to help them make good progress. n The childminder has a relaxed manner and children are comfortable around her. However, she does not plan activities to challenge and ignite their curiosity and build on what they know and can do. n Children have access to limited resources; most are kept in the conservatory or the garden shed. Children are not able to access resources easily unless they ask

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need to do better?

the childminder to get them. This does not help them become independent in their learning or promote choice. n The childminder has not ensured that required records are available for inspection as required. As a result, Ofsted cannot be assured that these processes are robust. n The childminder welcomes the feedback of parents to reflect on the service that she provides. However, her self-evaluation is not sufficiently developed to clearly identify and target areas for improvement accurately in order to enhance

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need to do better?

13 February 2020 outcomes for children. n Children settle easily and form close attachments to the childminder. They welcome her to join their play and value her praise. Children giggle and laugh aloud and feel happy in her care. They seek her attention when they need reassurance. n Children behave well. The childminder is warm, friendly and caring. She builds trusting relationships with children. The childminder promotes children's understanding of how to behave and respect others, providing shared rules which support their understanding. The childminder praises children and develops their confidence and self-esteem. Children listen carefully and follow the childminder's lead. They are courteous and respect the environment. n Children benefit from healthy snacks, clean play areas, outings in the local community and visits to the homes of other childminders, and receive regular opportunities to exercise in the garden. However, at times, the childminder does

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need to do better?

not remind children to wash their hands before eating. n Children demonstrate a strong sense of security with the childminder. Parents comment that they feel very well supported by the childminder, and that the children think of her as an extended family member. n Children are interested in the world around them. They investigate push-button toys and comment about matters of importance to them, for example their grandad buying a new tractor and receiving a quad bike for their birthday.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows how to recognise and report child protection concerns. However, children are not sufficiently safeguarded because the childminder does not ensure that she has a fire blanket or fire extinguisher in the kitchen in case of a fire. In addition, she does maintain a first-aid kit in date. This puts children's safety and welfare at risk.

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Due date

ensure appropriate fire detection and control equipment is in place and in working order, for example fire blankets and/or fire extinguishers 14/03/2020

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Due date

ensure first-aid kits are maintained and easily accessible to help deal with emergencies 14/03/2020

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Due date

13 February 2020 improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirement to identify children's next steps in learning and monitor their progress accurately 14/03/2020

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Due date

provide stimulating and challenging activities for all children to build on what they know and can do, to help them progress further 14/03/2020

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Due date

ensure all resources are made easily available for children during their play 14/03/2020

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Due date

take appropriate steps to ensure that all required documentation is readily accessible for inspection 14/03/2020

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Due date

ensure children's health and hygiene are promoted at all times. 14/03/2020

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should:

n support children to manage their self-care needs further n strengthen self-evaluation to ensure weaknesses in the provision are identified and addressed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346276 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10120543 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 3 to 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Bexleyheath, Kent. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for most of the year, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector conducted a learning walk with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about the activities she plans and how they benefit children's development. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation and the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n The inspector looked at parents' written comments and took their views into account.

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Inspection activities

13 February 2020 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

13 February 2020 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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