Dodd, Helen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2015 13 October 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 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 always ensure that she implements the measures she has indentified as necessary to keep children safe, so she does not consistently safeguard them from possible harm.  The childminder's assessment of children's learning and development is not focused and precise which prevents her from knowing children's achievements and what they need to learn next.  The childminder does not accurately plan for children's next steps in their learning, so children do not always receive appropriatly challenging learning experiences.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder establishes secure relationships with the children. These support the children's emotional well-being.  The provider establishes a secure working partnership with parents to ensure that they share children's care needs to promote continuity in children's lives.  The provider has organised the setting to enable the children to self-select from a wide range of clearly labelled resources. This approach promotes children's self-confidence and independence as learners.

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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

 ensure that the stipulated risk assessment procedures are implemented effectively to support the safety of children at all times, including with specific regard to children's access to the kitchen  ensure that rigorous and accurate assessment, planning and checking methods result in children having suitable challenge in their learning and development through the provision of activities that interest them and meet their individual needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the health or safety of the children and staff in their care(compulsory part of the Childcare register)  take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the health or safety of the children and staff in their care(voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside and outside and looked at the toys, resources and equipment available for the children's use.  The inspector had professional discussions with the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a parent and read parent feedback.  The inspector sampled documentation including children's learning journeys, accident and medication records and talked to the provider about how she assesses children and plans for their ongoing progress.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder offers a well-resourced setting both indoors and outdoors that offers learning opportunities for children across the seven areas of learning. However, the activities offered do not always fully engage the children's interest and the childminder does not always seize learning opportunities when they arise. For example, the childminder cut lengths of yarn herself into long and short pieces to make baskets instead of involving the children. The childminder supports times of change by telling children about what to expect next in their day. The childminder develops children's communication skills using songs, stories and questions relating to their activities throughout the day. Such activities help children gain the literacy and early mathematical skills needed for their eventual move to school.

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requires improvement

The childminder has clear, consistent expectations for children's behaviour that children understand so they behave well. The childminder promotes the good health of children because she teaches them appropriate hygiene routines and self-care skills. The childminder helps children feel secure such as when she sings and plays with them as she changes their nappies. Children benefit from regular exercise. The childminder talks to them about how to keep themselves safe, but does not always follow her procedures, such as preventing children from going into the kitchen alone. However, no child has come to significant harm as a result. The children eat healthy snacks and meals, which promote their good health.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder understands the safeguarding requirements of her role and meets the vast majority of these. She evaluates her practice and reviews her policies and procedures annually, which help her keep up to date. The childminder attends regular training sourced from her local authority. She uses new ideas gained, for instance by creating special areas to encourage children to chat. This has improved the way she works with children in some important areas of learning. The childminder keeps parents informed of children's daily activities. However, the childminder does not gain detailed information about from parents about children's knowledge, skills and understanding on entry to form a secure point from which to check their ongoing progress. This means she may not be aware when children's progress is below that which is expected, so that required help is sought.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288254 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 833718 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in a village between Newent and Ledbury. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and is currently in receipt of funding to provide some free early education to children aged three and four years.

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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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