Taft, Jane Ellen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2015 16 January 2012

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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 assess children's starting points as they start at the setting, or continue to assess their progress over time. She does not identify gaps in learning and development or plan for each child's next steps in learning.  Children do not have daily access to outdoor play. Furthermore, they have limited access to natural materials and resources, and so opportunities to learn about the natural world are limited.  The childminder has not registered with the Information Commission Office.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a very warm and caring approach towards children and they enjoy their time in her care.  The childminder uses satisfactory teaching strategies to support children's communication and language skills.  The childminder has an early years qualification and seeks further opportunities to improve her skills and knowledge. This is beginning to benefit the children in their care.  The childminder has secure partnerships with parents and children benefit from a shared approach to their care and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure records are kept in accordance with the Data Protection Act 30/01/2016  assess children's starting points and ongoing progress to identify gaps in learning and development, and use it to identify and plan what children need to learn next 30/01/2016

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Due Date

 ensure children have daily access to outdoor play 31/12/2015  keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect 31/12/2015

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Due Date

 ensure parents have copies of written statements of safeguarding procedures. 31/12/2015

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to explore natural materials and resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working at the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms of abuse that she should be aware of and what she should do if she has any concerns. The childminder checks her home and outings and takes action to minimise any risks. However, the childminder has not complied with all legislation relating to data protection. The childminder evaluates her setting in terms of what resources she thinks children would like. However, she does not check children's progress, and so is not able to identify gaps in their learning, in order to adapt and improve her practice. She has adequate partnerships with schools in the area and knows where to find support if she was unable to meet a child's needs in full. The childminder regularly monitors the practice of her assistant so that children also benefit from her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder follows children's interests and allows children to take the lead in their play. However, she does not assess children's learning and development, either as children start or during their time with the childminder. This means she does not have a clear understanding of each child's stage of development and what they need to learn next. Nevertheless, she attentively plays alongside children and uses a range of teaching strategies. For example, she interprets children's non-verbal communication and talks about what they are doing, providing clear language for them. She uses open-ended questions to develop children's problem-solving skills, and names objects, colours and shapes throughout the session. The childminder shares information with parents about the activities children have enjoyed and gives parents ideas for continuing children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The setting is welcoming and has a broad range of play resources for children to select from. However, there are fewer natural resources available and children do not have daily opportunities to play outdoors. Children are happy and secure in the childminder's care because she supports children's emotional well-being. The childminder exchanges information with parents about children's routines and meets children's care needs effectively. Children are settled and motivated to play and learn. Children are beginning to gain an understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles as the childminder uses opportunities to talk to children about healthy food and washing their hands. The childminder has a positive approach to managing children's behaviour and sets clear boundaries for children, depending on their age.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady progress. As a result, they are beginning to develop the skills and knowledge they will need for the next steps in their learning, including school. However, the quality of assessment, and the way this information is used, requires improvement, so that children are helped to make good, or better progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY287366 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 856307 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004. She lives in Wallasey, Wirral and operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for family holidays and bank holidays. She employs an assistant on a part time basis.

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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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