Childminder in Leicestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2015 7 January 2010

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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 Good 2

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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 their 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 make good progress.  Children's developing language is not well supported by the childminder.  The childminder has not continued to develop her knowledge and understanding of good teaching practice. This means she does not always recognise where her practice and provision need to be improved.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection procedures. She knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She places emphasis on safety in the environment and while on outings.  Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. The childminder makes good use of a wide range of toys and resources to enhance children's all-round learning.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder. They are confident, happy and have a strong sense of belonging. The childminder meets children's emotional needs well.  The childminder provides consistent boundaries that successfully encourage children to behave well and develop good manners.

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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

 establish a secure knowledge and understanding of how to implement assessments of children's progress, and use these assessments to promote children's learning through accurate planning for their needs. 23/12/2015

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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

 provide further opportunities for children to enhance and build on their developing language skills  identify and undertake appropriate professional development activities to ensure that practice continues to improve and quality learning and development experiences are consistently offered to children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including attendance records, suitability checks, the self-assessment information, and children's observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder attends some training and uses information from childcare organisations to help improve her practice. However, this does not always help her to develop her teaching skills. The childminder has addressed some of the recommendations from her last inspection. She has successfully increased the range of information she shares with parents. However, observation and assessment systems are still not effective. This has an impact on the range of challenging activities the childminder plans to help children make progress. The childminder seeks parents' views in her self-evaluation. However, she does not effectively identify some areas of her practice where improvements are needed. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibility to protect the children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder carries out 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, children's experiences, although enjoyable, do not challenge them enough to help them make good progress towards the early learning goals. This means that much of the learning that takes place is incidental and not planned. Children do learn some new skills because the childminder instinctively supports them in their play. For example, she reinforces emerging mathematical skills as she counts along with children during activities. However, she is less effective in using her teaching skills to help children develop their communication.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring, and creates a welcoming environment in her home. She is a good role model and children learn how to treat others with respect by observing what the childminder says and does. This motivates them to behave well. The childminder obtains details about children's likes, dislikes and routines when they first join her. Settling-in procedures ensure that families and children have time to get to know her. The childminder praises children's achievements as they play, which promotes a positive sense of self-esteem. Partnerships with other settings children attend are established. This ensures that all practitioners are able to contribute to children's overall learning and welfare. Children have good opportunities for play and exercise in the fresh air. This helps them to learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are happy and confident. They develop most of the skills they need for the next stage of their learning. However, the childminder's assessment and monitoring of children's learning and development are not accurate enough to help them make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330292 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 862441 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She operates all year round from 7am 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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