Childminder EY303954

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 April 2016 7 May 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 have a secure understanding of the requirement to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years. She is not aware of the need to share a written summary of this with parents to help her ensure gaps in learning and development are quickly identified.  The childminder does not gather sufficient evidence from parents about what children know and can do when they first start, to aid the planning process from the outset.  Systems for self-evaluation are not robust enough to identify all strengths and areas to develop, such as ensuring all requirements are met.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form positive relationships with the childminder and feel happy and safe in her care.  Children gain a good awareness of differences between themselves and others. They have many opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, they join in games to find items of interest, such as flowers and birds' nests, and learn about the life cycle of the butterfly.  Children are confident, develop good social skills and behave well.  Children learn to keep themselves safe through a variety of activities. For example, they learn about road safety when on outings and take part in regular evacuation drills.

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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

 improve knowledge and understanding of the progress check carried out for children between the ages of two and three years, implement the check effectively and provide parents with a short written summary. 14/05/2016

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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

 seek more detailed information from parents about children's learning and development on entry to more effectively plan for children's learning from the start  develop further self-evaluation processes to ensure all statutory requirements are met.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked the areas used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with one parent and read feedback from others to gain their views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector examined a sample of policies, documents and children's records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not review her practice thoroughly, such as to monitor that she is consistently meeting all requirements. For instance, she has not completed a required check to help monitor children's progress effectively. This is a breach of requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify and report concerns for a child's welfare. For example, she attends regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date, and shares ideas with other providers to support her teaching practice. The childminder talks with parents when children first start. However, she does not gain sufficient information at this time about children's skills and abilities, in order to help plan effectively for their learning from the outset. Nonetheless, the childminder shares children's achievements daily with parents and asks them to share what they know. She gains parents' views to help guide improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Overall, the childminder has a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements. However, she does not have a secure understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years, to share any gaps in children's learning and development with parents and professionals. The childminder observes children and uses her findings to plan appropriate activities that engage children well. The childminder uses her teaching skills effectively. For example, she encourages children to develop their thinking and language skills as they share their ideas. Children recall events that happen at home, and take part in meaningful discussions with the childminder. They enjoy imaginative play, for instance, they create stories using puppets.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder uses what she knows of children's social, communication and physical skills when planning activities. However, she does not share a written summary of any gaps in these areas with parents to help them build on these at home. The childminder offers settling-in visits, and children settle well. Children develop an awareness of living healthy lifestyles, such as following good hygiene practices and eating healthy meals. The childminder supports children's physical well-being effectively. For example, she provides children with lots of time for outdoor play and visits to local parks and play areas.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children are motivated to learn and make steady progress. They develop good independence skills. For example, they learn to put on their shoes for outdoor play. Children enjoy opportunities to develop their literacy skills, and confidently recognise colours, count and compare sizes. They concentrate well and engage in purposeful play. Children develop appropriate skills in readiness for the next stage in learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303954 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 827091 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Addlestone, Surrey. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder has a relevant childcare 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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