Wright, Cheryl

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 21 April 2009

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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 does not fully promote children's good health. She does not ensure that the changing mat is cleaned between nappy changes, to reduce the risks of cross- infection.  The childminder does not ensure that sleeping children are always checked regularly.  The childminder does not ensure that staffing is organised to consistently meet the needs and interests of children. Adults' interactions with children are not always of a good quality, to support children's learning and development at a high level.  The childminder does not accurately identify weaknesses in her setting to promote continuous improvement and a good quality care and learning experience for children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children develop secure emotional attachments to both the childminder and her assistants. Warm, trusting relationships are established.  The childminder provides a varied and interesting range of age-appropriate toys and resources, both indoors and outside. Children choose freely from the toys available to them, effectively supporting their independence and sense of belonging.  The childminder understands the importance of checking children's learning and development to ensure that they are making progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder demonstrates strong partnerships with parents and others who provide care and learning for children. She keeps parents fully informed about their children's day and shares information about children's progress.

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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

 comply with health and safety legislation, to promote children's good health and reduce the risks of cross-infection 13/11/2015

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Due Date

 improve the arrangements to ensure that sleeping children are checked frequently 13/11/2015

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Due Date

 ensure that staff are deployed effectively to meets the needs of children and that their interactions with children are of a consistently good quality. 31/01/2016

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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

 establish an effective programme of self-evaluation, in order to accurately identify weaknesses in the setting and plan for continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities both indoors and outside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at activity planning, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all assistants and household members, qualifications of the childminder and of the childminding assistants.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector spoke to children and took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder understands her responsibility to meet the statutory requirements. For example, she is aware of the changes that she must report to Ofsted. She supervises her assistants, through informal chats where they discuss what has gone well each day. However, the childminder is not so clear about the weaknesses of the setting. The childminder does not ensure that staffing is organised to meet the needs of children. She is not confident that she is having a positive impact on the progress children make while in her care. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse to ensure she recognises when a child is at risk. She knows how to report concerns. In this respect, safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder finds out about children's starting points on entry to the setting, through discussions with parents and her own observations. The childminder understands how children learn. However, the quality of adults' interactions with children does not always demonstrate the characteristics of good teaching and learning. Staff are not deployed well to ensure that all children are engaged in play and they often do not listen to what children are saying. The childminder observes children as they play and identifies the next steps in their learning. Children become excited as they wait for the childminder to find action rhymes and songs on the computer. They join in readily with the actions and familiar songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are supported to develop an understanding of health and safety routines. They are encouraged to wash their hands before eating and practice the emergency evacuation procedures as part of their awareness of keeping safe. However, the childminder does not routinely wash the mat after changing nappies to reduce the risks of cross-infection. She does not ensure that sleeping children are checked frequently enough. Children are supported well to settle into the childminder setting. They enjoy the childminder's praise and cuddles. This supports children as they develop confidence to manage new experiences. Children who do not settle are distracted by the childminder and her assistant into activities that they enjoy.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The childminder has begun to track children's developmental progress. This is in the infancy. However, early results show that this is successful in checking if children are making progress from their starting points and developing the skills needed to be ready for school. The check helps to ensure that any gaps are identified. The childminder supports children as they progress through the areas of learning. She sings with them, including number and alphabet rhymes, actively supporting their developing mathematical and literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256719 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 871606 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Additional hours are available by arrangement. The childminder works with assistants.

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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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