Childminder EY224396

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2016 7 October 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 assess children's learning precisely enough to establish exactly what they can do. This means that activities sometimes lack challenge to help children to move forward in their learning.  The childminder does not always plan a broad range of activities for children. She does not include some of the areas of learning regularly enough to support children's all- round development.  Evaluation of practice is not thorough enough. The childminder does not identify how she is going to address her areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 Children make positive relationships with others and play really well together during games.  The childminder helps children who speak English as an additional language to make appropriate progress in learning to speak and understand English.  The childminder effectively promotes children's safety through her risk assessments of the premises and outings.

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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 that the assessment of children's progress is precise and used effectively to plan suitably challenging activities 16/08/2016

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 ensure that there is a broad range of interesting experiences across each area of learning. 16/08/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 strengthen evaluation of practice and clearly establish what action needs to be taken to improve the quality of the provision.

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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 discussed the planning of activities with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training in safeguarding and welfare issues since her last inspection. As a result, the childminder has a suitable awareness of the signs of abuse and the action to take if she is concerned about a child's welfare. This includes working with appropriate agencies to ensure children are safeguarded. The childminder has started to evaluate her own practice. She has identified some areas for development but has not yet explored how she is going to take these forward to improve outcomes for children. The childminder is not yet effectively monitoring the curriculum to ensure there is a broad and balanced range of play opportunities. Some areas of learning are not regularly planned for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder is not making the best use of her observations to assess where children are in their learning. Therefore, she does not always ensure children are challenged to move forward sufficiently. On occasion, children repeat activities that they are already capable of. They initially engage with activities with interest but sometimes struggle to maintain their attention. The childminder provides effective support for children's communication and language skills. She models language well and engages children in conversations. The childminder gives clear instructions. Children demonstrate their understanding as they respond to these requests. The childminder regularly discusses children's learning with parents and carers. She shares examples of what children can do and encourages parents and carers to share what children learn at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder effectively supports children's relationships with others. Children show kindness and respect to each other during their play. For example, one child helps another to find the last piece of jigsaw they have been working on together. The first child then gives it to the other child to complete the puzzle. They jointly celebrate in the achievement. Children are compliant and behave well, even when they are not being challenged in their learning. The childminder provides effective support for children as they move on to other settings, helping them to make the move smoothly. Children learn about a healthy lifestyle. They learn how to keep themselves safe and demonstrate that they feel secure.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady rather than good progress in their learning. They develop their vocabulary, hold conversations and express themselves. They recognise the needs of others and always show consideration. They use their imagination well and make up their own games, even during times when there is a lack of stimulus. However, children sometimes struggle to maintain their concentration and attention. They do not always independently explore the toys and resources to extend their own games, due to weaknesses in the childminder's planning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY224396 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1030378 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Alfreton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant 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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Telephone number

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