Tomlinson, Maura

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 February 2015 11 March 2009

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 childminder does not have a clear understanding of how to focus the planning according to children's interests so that they have stimulating learning experiences.  Assessments are not precise and this means information about children's achievements is not always used appropriately to move them on in their learning.  Children's independence is not sufficiently promoted through routine and learning activities. This means they do not become active learners who can develop their play.  There are positive partnerships with parents and other early years providers, ensuring there is a shared understanding of children's needs.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder generally promotes children's development across the prime areas of learning, and she makes appropriate use of resources during activities.  Children's behaviour is well promoted and they understand how to maintain their personal hygiene. Children are gaining a reasonable understanding of healthy lifestyles because they enjoy physical play, and the childminder provides healthy snacks to encourage children to eat fresh fruit daily.  The childminder has a sound understanding of safeguarding procedures, including her responsibilities to protect children.  There are positive partnerships with parents and other early years providers, ensuring there is a shared understanding of children's needs.

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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

 plan purposeful activities around children's interests to promote the learning of younger children, and ensure children have stimulating learning experiences that help them make good progress  make precise assessments of children's achievements to show what they can do and use the information to plan for the next steps in their learning.

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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

 provide opportunities for children to develop their independence skills during learning and routine activities  review the monitoring of planning and assessments to identify where children need support for their individual learning, to ensure they make good progress in their development  develop and review the self-evaluation arrangements to take account of weaknesses and ensure these are addressed promptly.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor learning environment.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector checked the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The quality of teaching is inconsistent because the childminder does not always promote children's learning effectively during activities. The childminder plans loosely according to children's interests but activities are not purposeful. Regular observations across all areas of learning show what children do when they play. However, assessments do not clearly identify the level of children's development and their achievements. The childminder does not always use information from observations to plan for children's further learning. Children's language skills are appropriately promoted because the childminder constantly talks with them. She involves children in play and she appropriately uses a wide range of resources. The childminder provides reasonable support for children's learning, resulting in them making satisfactory, rather than good progress in their development.

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requires improvement

Children form strong bonds with the childminder and this means they are confident in the setting. She often takes children to groups, which ensures they develop the social skills to mix with others. This appropriately prepares them for their next stage in learning. Children understand how to keep themselves safe when they participate in fire drills. The childminder motivates children in different ways. For example, she regularly gives praise for their efforts and supports their play. However, the childminder does not always promote children's independence. She does not encourage children to choose activities and she does not always allow children to take responsibility for some aspects of their self-care. The childminder supplements the generally healthy contents of lunch boxes with light refreshments, such as toast, and children can ask for drinks when they wish. Children often sing spontaneously, demonstrating they are happy and emotionally secure in the

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provision requires improvement

The childminder does not have a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. Although the childminder monitors the planning and assessments, she does not securely identify where changes can be made to ensure children make good progress. The childminder understands how to promote children's welfare and how to maintain their safety. The childminder maintains her professional development by her attendance on courses and she regularly reviews her practice and the provision in her setting. However, weaknesses are not always effectively addressed. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents and shares relevant information. Parents write positive comments on the summary of the progress check carried out for their child aged between two and three years. The childminder regularly shares information with other early years providers where children attend, ensuring they receive support for their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363708 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 821079 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

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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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