Mawby Deborah

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2015 7 October 2014

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Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The quality of teaching is variable. The childminder does not always fully support children to be engaged, motivated or to think for themselves during her interactions with them. This means children do not make consistently good progress in their learning.  Information gathered from observations and assessments is not used effectively to inform planning. This means educational programmes do not provide children with suitable levels of challenge that support their continuing development.  The childminder does not make best use of resources and the available space, to provide good quality learning experiences and keep children motivated.  The childminder's plans for professional development do not focus enough on the learning and development requirements and improving her quality of teaching.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is friendly and welcoming and children relate well to her. As a result, they settle quickly and are happy, which supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder has appropriately addressed the safeguarding actions raised at her last inspection and understands her responsibilities to keep children safe.  Partnerships with parents are positive and the childminder works flexibly with parents to meet their needs. Regular communication promotes continuity of care for the children.  The childminder provides visits and outings to local places of interest, community groups and recreational areas to extend children's learning about the community, nature and the world in which they live.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 regularly observe children to understand their level of achievement, interests and learning styles and use this information to tailor planning to children's individual next steps in learning  improve both teaching and learning by providing play and learning opportunities that challenge children and provides them with a balance of purposeful, adult-led and child- initiated activities, so that they make good progress.

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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

 make better use of space and resources in order to create a more interesting environment which motivates children to explore  build on knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements through targeted training and support.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a selection of policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and conducted a joint observation.  The inspector toured the areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding purposes.  The views of parents and carers were taken into account from comments noted on the childminder's own references.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder knows the children well and they enjoy their time with her. She is completing some observations of what children can do while in her care. However, these are not regular or precise enough to enable her to accurately track and monitor their progress. The childminder provides toys and resources that are age appropriate and reflect children's individual interests. However, planning is not fully effective. This means activities do not cover all areas of learning and lack challenge. The childminder does not always make best use of the available space and equipment, in order to create an interesting and stimulating environment. For example, resources are a little mundane, predominantly man-made or battery operated. This inhibits children's opportunity to develop their own ideas and be creative. The childminder responds positively to children and talks with them as they play. She introduces some simple mathematics concepts as

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who attend. This requires improvement

together they count the animals on the jigsaw puzzle. A young child independently sorts tea-set plates into sizes as she places one on top of the other. Consequently, children are beginning to gain a satisfactory range of skills ready for the move on to school.

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requires improvement

The childminder provides a clean and welcoming environment. Effective settling-in procedures help children to settle well and they benefit from the smooth move from home into the childminder's care. Children can choose what they would like to play with from the resources made available by the childminder. This provides them with some opportunities to make independent choices. The childminder knows how to support children's health and well-being. She works with parents to provide a balance of meals and snacks and provides opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and be physically active on a regular basis. The childminder acts as a positive role model and encourages and celebrates children's good behaviour. This contributes to children's confidence and self-esteem. She encourages children to share, consider the needs of others helping them develop personal, social and emotional skills ready for their next stage in learning.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has worked hard to address safeguarding weaknesses identified at the last inspection. She understands the importance of carrying out regular risk assessments to minimise general hazards and provide a safe environment that promotes children's safety and well-being. She remains vigilant ensuring children are within her sight and hearing at all times. The childminder has sought advice from local authority advisors, which has helped to enhance the care she provides. However, this have yet to focus enough on the quality and consistency of teaching. The childminder keeps parents informed of children's care and progress through daily discussion, daily diaries and access to their child's development files. Partnerships with other settings are in place and the childminder is aware of the benefit of this to ensure continuity of care and learning for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225918 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 994623 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 24

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Ratby in Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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