Childminder 205006

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2016 12 June 2009

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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 complete and share with parents a written summary of progress for all children aged between two and three years.  Children do not make as much progress as possible. The childminder does not provide children with challenges to promote their individual learning needs consistently enough.  The childminder has not ensured that all the information she gives parents is accurate.  Children do not benefit from enough opportunities to deepen their understanding of the wider world. The childminder does not include a wide range of activities and experiences that helps children to learn about the backgrounds, languages and cultures of others.  The childminder does not evaluate the provision accurately enough to maintain good standards. She does not identify or swiftly address any weaknesses within practice. She also does not consider ways to raise the quality of teaching.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is well qualified. She keeps all her mandatory training up to date, including her first-aid qualification. She also spends time refreshing her knowledge and skills in how to promote children's safety and welfare.  The childminder's home is welcoming and well resourced. Children have access to a range of activities and experiences. Children confidently play and explore.  Partnerships with parents, professionals and other providers are established. Information about children's care needs is particularly well shared. Children benefit from continuity between the different settings they attend.

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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

 complete and share with parents a written summary of progress for all children aged between two and three years 04/04/2016

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 enhance the planning and challenge children more consistently to help promote their good progress 02/05/2016

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 extend the curriculum and introduce more activities and experiences that recognise and celebrate children's backgrounds, languages and cultures to deepen their understanding of the wider world 02/05/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that the information given to parents about the safeguarding and complaints procedures is accurate. 04/04/2016

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to learn about and to value the background, language and culture of others  strengthen the evaluation processes to help identify and swiftly address any weaknesses within practice and raise the quality of teaching, in order to promote better outcomes for all children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her methods for self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has some understanding of her responsibilities and uses this to provide children with some good standards of care. However, she has not made sure that she has provided parents with accurate information about her safeguarding and complaints policies. The childminder knows that there is a need to improve, however, she does not use self-evaluation effectively enough. She does not look closely at all aspects of the setting, including the quality of teaching to identify weaknesses within her practice. She does not carefully consider ways to improve, in order to raise the standard to a good level. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection issues. She understands what to do if she has any concerns about a child. This helps to protect children from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not have an awareness to her responsibility to complete and share with parents a written progress check for children aged between two and three years. Nevertheless, the childminder observes children's development and has a basic overview of children's overall progress. She is quick to act on the information if she considers children need additional support so they don't fall behind. However, she does not always use the information obtained in the most effective way. The childminder does not have high enough expectations of children's learning. She does not always plan and provide activities that suitably challenge and inspire children to reach their full potential. For example, some planned activities are too easy for children who are keen to do more.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder finds out about children's home lives, cultures and languages. However, she does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about each other's backgrounds, languages and cultures to help deepen their understanding of the wider world. Children's social and emotional well-being is promoted. Children are happy and relaxed. The childminder gets to know children well. She is kind, caring and approachable. Children's physical well-being is promoted effectively in many ways. Children learn about being healthy. The childminder talks to children and their parents about the benefits of eating well. She encourages children to adopt good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands and managing their own care needs independently.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not consistently supported well enough to become highly successful learners. Although children are motivated and inquisitive, the childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend their learning and promote their good progress. Nevertheless, children make some progress and in the main, acquire the basic skills they need to move on to school. Children clearly enjoy attending the setting. Children behave well. They learn to share, take turns and play well with each other. Children learn to communicate. They clearly express their thoughts and ideas. Children's literacy skills are emerging. They enjoy sharing stories, drawing and writing with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205006 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 865287 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Worcestershire. She operates all year around from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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