Childminder EY485204

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 have an accurate understanding of children's speaking skills and is not planning sufficient activities to help them make the best possible progress with their language and communication.  The childminder does not assess the progress children make with their literacy skills or plan relevant activities that match their ability and challenge them in this area of learning.  The childminder does not monitor the breadth of the provision well enough to ensure children are covering all aspects of learning equally well.  The childminder does not maintain an accurate record of children's attendance.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder keeps detailed policies, risk assessments and procedures, and attends training to help her ensure the children are safe.  Children are provided with a wide range of high-quality toys and activities which engages them in purposeful play and helps them learn to play and explore independently.  The childminder builds strong relationships with the children which help them to become confident, happy learners.  Children benefit from regular trips and activities, including to local playgroups. These outings help them learn how to interact with other children and learn about the wider world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 use assessment accurately to establish the stage children have reached with their speaking and literacy skills and plan purposeful activities that enable them to make progress in these areas of learning 31/05/2016

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Due Date

 improve monitoring of educational programmes, in order to ensure that all aspects of learning are covered equally well 31/05/2016

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Due Date

 maintain a daily record of the names of children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance. 31/05/2016

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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 completed a joint observation and discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at records, information shared with parents, contracts and policies.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as assessments of children's progress and evidence of training and insurance.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended a safeguarding course and uses her knowledge well to keep children safe. She maintains up- to-date policies and understands how to respond to concerns about children's welfare. The childminder regularly accesses training and support to help her provide children with good quality care and interesting learning activities. However, monitoring and evaluation strategies do not ensure that all aspects of learning are planned for equally well to help children make good progress. Relationships are good with both children and parents, creating a consistent, family approach to the planning for the progress and safety of all children. Parents are given regular information about their child's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder prepares a range of interesting activities which children enjoy. She has a large selection of good quality, age-appropriate toys and resources and uses this to encourage purposeful play. Both outdoor and indoor spaces are used well and the childminder also regularly uses trips to extend children's experiences. Children respond enthusiastically to her support, confidently engaging in imaginative play, for example, digging in cereal and sand. However, the childminder does not assess children's speaking abilities accurately. She does not plan focused activities or use her teaching skills well enough to improve their language and communication. Additionally, children are not encouraged to speak to one another regularly, for example, when choosing a snack or sharing toys. This limits some of the opportunities they have to develop their language skills. Although children are engaged in some activities to help develop their reading and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

writing skills, the childminder does not assess these regularly enough, or consistently plan for children's next steps in literacy, to accelerate the progress they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Not all registers are kept up to date so it is difficult for the childminder to monitor the attendance of all children over time, which does not promote their welfare. The childminder has established good relationships with parents and gathers relevant information from them about their child's care needs. She uses this information well to establish consistent routines with which children become familiar. This helps to prepare them well for future learning and school as they learn about organisation and independence. The caring support from the childminder enables children to form good relationships with her and each other and they generally behave well. Children are happy, confident and are being taught good manners. The childminder encourages them to eat healthily and provides healthy snack choices. They have regular exercise and fresh air which contribute to their good health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make sufficient progress in all areas of learning, particularly with their speaking and literacy skills. However, they enjoy a suitable range of activities and are confident to make their own choices. Children are learning how to interact as part of a group and are generally prepared for the next stage of their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485204 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1004652 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2015. She lives with her husband and two children in a house in Warrington, Cheshire. Children use the living room, kitchen and a bathroom upstairs. There is an enclosed rear garden for outside play. 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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Telephone number

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