Childminder EY405094

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2016 9 May 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:

 Ongoing assessments of children's learning are not precise or accurate enough. They do not regularly include the views of parents and are not used by the childminder to ensure children make consistently good progress in all aspects of their learning. The childminder does not always find out, or include in her planning, what some children are learning in other settings that they also attend.  The childminder does not tailor the settling-in process for all young children to help them be emotionally well prepared for the move from home into the setting, in partnership with their parents.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is well qualified and strives to continually improve her practice and the outcomes for children. She attends training events and meets with other childminders to develop her knowledge and skills.  Children who are anxious and feeling insecure benefit from close interactions and attention from the childminder.  Children enjoy exploring their local community and regularly visit the library and various toddler groups. This helps children to develop friendships with others and promotes their social skills.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to accurately identify her strengths and the weaknesses in her practice. She seeks and values the views of parents when identifying areas for further improvement.

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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

 ensure ongoing assessments provide an accurate overview of children's progress, taking account of all those involved with the child, and use this information to plan activities that help children make good progress in all aspects of their learning 28/03/2016

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Due Date

 ensure the care of all young children is tailored to their individual needs, enabling them to become familiar and comfortable with the setting so that they are emotionally well prepared for the move from home. 28/03/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated planned activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection and took account of their views of parents provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has taken steps to address the recommendation raised at the last inspection and now reflects upon her practice. She acknowledges the areas of her practice that require further improvement and has plans to improve her skills to assess children's learning and to better promote their emotional well-being. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder places high priority on keeping children safe. She knows what action she must take if she becomes concerned about the welfare of children. The childminder identifies and takes all the necessary precautions to minimise potential hazards in her home and garden. Children safely explore the wide range of good quality play resources.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not accurately assess the progress children are making in all aspects of their learning. She does not regularly seek the views of parents, carers or of other professionals who work with the children to inform her assessments. As a result, planned activities are not always well linked to children's emerging learning needs. This means they are not supported to make the best possible progress in their learning. Children are encouraged to explore and to follow their own ideas and interests. All children enjoy being creative. Young children enjoy investigating different materials, such as ribbons, using all of their senses. They develop their physical skills as they use furniture to help them to stand and to move around. They enjoy pushing cars across the floor and exploring musical instruments. Older children show curiosity in the natural world. They enjoy walking in the rain and exploring puddles with a stick. They test out their own ideas and confidently use

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

language to explain that they whack the puddles to make a splash.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Some young children are not given the time they need to gradually settle into the childminder's care. The childminder does not always tailor her settling-in procedure to meet children's individual requirements. The sudden move from home results in some children feeling insecure. The childminder does find out from parents what children like to do and play with. She ensures she is following familiar routines and children benefit from playing with familiar toys. The childminder spends a great deal of time helping young children to develop their confidence and to build strong relationships with her. Older children show pride in their achievements and decide to take their artwork home to show their parents. All children are learning to keep themselves healthy. They enjoy lots of walks in the local community. Children develop their self-care skills as they feed themselves at mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Some young children are not as well prepared for the next stage in their learning as they should be. Older children are motivated learners who are developing the key skills needed for school, when the time comes. They develop their early writing skills as they make marks on paper and enjoy reading books. Older children confidently use language to engage with others and to describe what they are doing and seeing. They enjoy exploring numerals and shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405094 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 976324 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 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Shepshed, Leicestershire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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