Koomson, Rebecca

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2016 26 August 2015

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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 ensure that outdoor activities are planned and taken on a daily basis. This means that opportunities for children to extend their learning outdoors are missed.  New systems for assessing children's progress and any gaps in their learning are not yet embedded.  The childminder is not fully effective in identifying weaknesses in her practice. She does not set clear, targeted plans for ongoing improvement to ensure the quality of teaching is consistently good.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder works well in partnership with parents to ensure that children settle quickly when they first start at the setting. This supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder provides a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment for children.  The childminder effectively supports children with their early language development because she speaks to them clearly and helps them to attach meaning to new vocabulary through the use of pictures and stories.  The childminder has developed positive and warm relationships with children, which means that they are confident and happy in her care.

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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

 embed the procedures for monitoring children's learning to ensure every child makes at least good progress from their individual starting points 31/03/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that children have opportunities for outdoor activities on a daily basis 12/02/2016

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Due Date

 implement focused improvement plans from reviews of practice, to drive the quality of teaching and experiences for children. 31/03/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's learning records and the policies and procedures in place to keep children safe.  The inspector viewed all areas of the house used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has worked positively with the local authority and other practitioners to improve her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures in place to support children's welfare and knows how to implement them. The premises are safe and secure because she undertakes regular risk assessments, and takes prompt action to remove or minimise potential hazards. The childminder works well in partnership with parents, providing them with daily feedback about what their child has done throughout the day. The systems in place for self-evaluation need strengthening because the childminder does not effectively evaluate her own practice to identify strengths and areas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children enjoy their time at the setting and are able to choose from a range of resources which are easily accessible. The childminder has introduced systems for the observation and assessment of children's learning. She is starting to use this information to plan for the next steps in children's learning. However, this system is not yet fully embedded into practice. The childminder supports early language development well, using picture books and objects to teach children new vocabulary. She speaks clearly to babies, encouraging them to try and repeat words associated with the pictures. Subsequently they start to learn simple vocabulary and attach meaning to words. This supports children in readiness for school. The childminder has started to provide parents with regular feedback about their child's learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has a sensitive settling in process to meet children's individual needs. This means that children are comfortable and confident in her care, and she has formed warm relationships with them. The childminder generally supports children to develop their independence. Babies develop their physical skills and grow in confidence as she encourages them to try out mobile resources for themselves. Children learn how to keep themselves healthy because the childminder provides positive messages about healthy eating and works with parents to ensure children are provided with balanced meals. The childminder does take children on some outings so that they learn about the environment within their local community; however, she does not plan for children to learn and play outdoors on a daily basis. The childminder displays pictures of children engaged in activities on the walls, providing them with a sense of belonging and achievement.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The childminder has recently implemented systems to monitor the progress children are making in their learning and development. These systems are not yet fully embedded into practice, so the childminder cannot yet clearly demonstrate the progress children are making and any gaps in their learning. Children are making at least typical progress for their age. However, because the systems are in their early stages, she cannot yet demonstrate that children are making consistently good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368158 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1033612 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Downs Barn, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, during term-time and in school 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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