Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 June 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

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 Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, the educational experiences do not adequately cover all areas of learning. Also, the childminder's teaching strategies lack a good level of challenge to help the children make the best possible progress.  The childminder does not assess children's progress effectively or plan activities based on an accurate understanding of their individual stages of development. Therefore, any gaps in learning are not identified or acted upon.  The childminder has a limited knowledge of the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, consequently, she has not shared a summary of children's learning in the prime areas with parents.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not thorough enough to ensure all weaknesses are

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This provision is inadequate

quickly identified and targeted for improvement. In addition, the childminder has not recently undertaken any professional development or training aimed at improving teaching.  The childminder has few props, costumes and imaginative resources that encourage children to extend their interests, and develop their understanding of the world.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a comfortable and welcoming environment for children. She effectively uses daily checks to ensure that her premises remain clean and safe for children, both indoors and outside.  The childminder builds friendly and helpful relationships with parents and invites them to share their views about her service. Parents say their children are very happy and settled.

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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

 improve knowledge of the learning and development requirements in order to plan challenging and enjoyable educational experiences for children, in all areas of learning so that they make good progress  implement robust observations and assessments of children's learning to identify their next steps in learning, and planning for individual children, taking into account their interests and stages of development  ensure that children's progress is reviewed with parents when children are between the ages two and three years, and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of 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

 evaluate the effectiveness of the provision more closely by identifying areas for development, such as professional development opportunities, that will make and sustain improvements in teaching and learning  develop the range of resources that encourage children to build on their interests in imaginative ways and increase their understanding of the world, for example, through role-play scenarios.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor learning environment and looked around the ground floor of the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's progress and achievements.  The inspector saw evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her family, self-evaluation, risk assessment, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from references obtained by the childminder.

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who attend. This is inadequate

Children's learning and development needs are not promoted effectively to allow them to make progress and gain the skills they need for the future. This is because the childminder does not understand the requirement to observe and assess children consistently to determine their ability, or to identify any next steps, based on what she sees they need to learn next. The childminder shares some information about children's activities with parents through discussions and text messages. However, the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years has not been appropriately completed. As a result, parents have not yet been given a short written summary on key strengths, or emerging concerns about children's learning in the prime areas. Consequently, there could be delays in securing additional support for children, if this is necessary. The childminder has started to increase the range of toys and resources she provides for children, and is

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who attend. This is inadequate

beginning to consider their interests when making new purchases. However, children do not have easily accessible props, costumes and interesting play materials to help them extend their ideas, and develop their understanding of the world.

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requires improvement

Children have developed close attachments to the childminder and they approach her with confidence and affection. They appropriately learn about the need to behave safely and responsibly. Children go on outings where they mix and play with other children. This helps to prepare them emotionally for starting pre-school or school. Children learn about road safety and follow instructions when practising the emergency evacuation procedures. Children are safeguarded because the childminder has a basic understanding of her child protection responsibilities. Children learn about healthy lifestyles and develop self-care skills as they follow important hygiene routines and toilet training. They eat healthy food supplied by parents and supported by the childminder. Children exercise and develop their physical skills when they play in the garden or visit nearby parks.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder has recently started to care for children in the early years age range following a gap of seven years. Although she has an adequate knowledge of how to keep children healthy and safe, she has not kept up to date with changes in relation to the learning and development requirements. The childminder tends to plan activities and outings that she knows children will enjoy. However, she does not check that these experiences will cover all areas of learning or provide sufficient challenge. The childminder does not have robust procedures in place to evaluate key aspects of her provision. Although the childminder has maintained essential training, such as first aid, there is not enough focus on how the childminder aims to improve her teaching skills further. The childminder is starting to establish links with the local pre-school so that she can continue children's learning in her home, when the need arises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY239195 Local authority Essex Inspection number 904431 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Brentwood, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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

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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