Skinner Jayne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 September 2015 25 May 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder's observations and assessments of children's learning and development do not enable her to monitor children's ongoing progress effectively. She does not always plan challenging activities based on children's individual needs and their next steps in learning, to help them to make good progress.  The childminder's safeguarding policy does not include information about the procedures to take in the event that an allegation is made against her or a member of her household.  The childminder does not make regular evaluations of her practice. She does not seek the views of parents and children to identify strengths and weaknesses, to improve the quality of her practice and promote better outcomes for children.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend children's learning in the outdoor environment to support those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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It has the following strengths

 Children settle well. They are happy and enjoy their time in the childminder's home because she provides warm interactions and joins in with their chosen play.  Children are well behaved. The childminder has a calm and caring manner, and is a good role model for children.  The childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, she takes them on regular outings to local parks and play places.

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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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Due Date

 improve observations and assessments of children's progress in order to plan and provide challenging activities that build on what children already know to help them make good progress in their learning 13/10/2015

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Due Date

 ensure the safeguarding policy and procedures include an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of the household and share this information with parents. 13/10/2015

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop a more consistent approach to self-evaluation to effectively identify strengths and weaknesses in the provision, and take account of the views of children and their parents to develop a clear plan for improvement  develop opportunities for children to extend their learning in the outdoor environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and teaching, and the impact this had on children's learning inside and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, evidence of suitability and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she monitors children's progress and plans learning activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not implement effective self-evaluation procedures. She has not identified areas for improvement, such as those related to the monitoring of children's progress. She has not updated her safeguarding policy to include the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against her or a member of her household. Nevertheless, safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of how to safeguard children. She is fully aware of the possible signs of abuse and knows what to do, and who to contact, should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder implements effective risk assessments to ensure she identifies potential hazards so children are able to play in a safe environment. The childminder shares information with parents about activities and experiences children have taken part in while in her care. She speaks with parents daily, to promote continuity of care and learning. The childminder

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

understands the importance of working with other professionals to provide additional support. She has recently undertaken training in order to promote further children's language development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children communicate confidently and enjoy the interactions of the childminder who asks questions during play to make children think. For example, the childminder encouraged children to study a picture of a brick house they were making to identify what shapes and colours they needed next. She supported their developing self-esteem by giving children praise for making good attempts and completing tasks. The childminder carries out some observations and assessments of children's progress. However, she does not use this information well enough to identify gaps in children's learning or to plan for their future learning. Consequently, activities do not have the focus and challenge needed to ensure children make consistently good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children build secure emotional attachments with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe in her care. The childminder teaches children to respect individual differences in society. She encourages children to take responsibility, for example, as they help to tidy away before they sit together for their fruit snack. Older children are aware of their own needs and visit the toilet independently. Although the childminder promotes children's physical skills well outside, she misses opportunities to promote all areas of learning, which does not support those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Outcomes for children are not fully effective. They make steady progress in relation to their starting points. Children's communication skills are developing well. Children develop confidence, learn to socialise, take turns and be considerate of one another, which help to prepare them for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY275263 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 833433 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the Old Town area of Swindon. The childminder's service is open from Monday to Friday, all year around, except for family holidays. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder is accredited to receive funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, 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

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