Childminder 501496

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 17 July 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 has not established a regular way of accurately assessing children's progress and identifying what they need to learn next. This means that they are not always sufficiently challenged during activities to help them make good progress in all areas of their learning.  The childminder has not completed progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years. She has not provided parents with a written summary of their children's progress during this time.  The childminder does not use all information obtained from parents about their children's development at home to help inform her assessment of their progress and future learning.  The childminder does not focus her professional development sufficiently on raising the quality of teaching and learning.  Self-evaluation is not used effectively to set clear targets for continued improvement and higher standards for teaching and practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is very caring. She meets children's individual needs and supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children are happy and feel secure and confident in her care.  Children gain some skills to help them make suitable progress in preparation for school. For example, they learn to share and treat others with respect, developing effective social skills.

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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 knowledge of the observation and assessment process is developed and use this information to challenge children and accurately plan for their next steps in learning and development 29/03/2016

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years and ensure that parents are provided with a written summary of their children's progress. 29/03/2016

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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

 develop further the programme of professional development and improve teaching so that children make good progress in their learning  make better use of the information gained from parents to support children's assessments and future plans for their learning  strengthen procedures for self-evaluation to ensure ongoing targets for improvement are based on rigorous monitoring of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and evaluated these jointly with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, attendance records and a selection of policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualification and the suitability of all adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She is also clear about the procedures to implement should children be at risk of harm. The childminder does not understand the requirement to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and share a written summary of this with parents. The childminder understands her responsibility to ensure that the correct ratios are maintained at all times. Risk assessments for her home and outings are robust. The childminder has not focused on developing her practice to help improve the quality of her teaching. Therefore, the quality of teaching is inconsistent and is not good enough to ensure that children make the best progress they can. The childminder does not reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of the setting, in order to identify and act upon areas for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder makes some observations of children's learning. However, information gained from observing children is not used consistently to assess their individual level of achievement and plan accurately for their next steps in learning. Consequently, planned activities do not always offer challenge or extend children's learning. Children enjoy lots of independent choice and opportunities to initiate their own play. The childminder encourages children in their play and makes some suggestions to keep them interested. She promotes their communication and language skills adequately. For example, she asks questions and encourages children to recall recent events. Children are proud of their achievement as they persevere to complete a complex jigsaw puzzle. The childminder seeks information from parents about their child. However, she does not use this information effectively to inform her assessment and planning for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are settled and happy. They have formed secure emotional bonds with the childminder. She manages behaviour appropriately and children behave well. Children understand the rules of the setting. For example, they know they need to sit down at the table to eat. The childminder supports children to promote their understanding about keeping themselves safe. For example, they help to tidy away toys before getting out more. The childminder encourages children to adopt a healthy lifestyle, providing opportunities for fresh air and exercise. For example, children visit local parks and attend toddler groups. This helps to foster their physical well-being, providing them with opportunities to mix and helping them understand taking turns and sharing.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Despite the weaknesses in assessment, children are working within the range of development typical for their age. They are confident and capable learners, who are developing the basic skills needed for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 501496 Local authority Sunderland Inspection number 1041914 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2001 and lives in Townend Farm, Sunderland. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am 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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