Childminder EY461641

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 2016 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not ensured that all necessary information is provided to Ofsted, to enable suitability checks for household members to be completed.  The childminder has not fully explored all ways to promote opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder reflects on the service that she provides. She seeks the views of parents as part of this process.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. They are happy and settled in this friendly and welcoming childminding setting. They readily go to the childminder for cuddles and support as they play and learn.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills effectively. She engages children in conversation and actively supports their developing vocabulary and listening skills.  The childminder has a good understanding of the age group she is working with. The quality of teaching is consistently good, helping children to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. She is committed to working together with them, to promote continuity of care and learning for children.

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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

 provide Ofsted with the information needed to complete necessary checks for adults aged 16 years and over living on the premises. 15/04/2016

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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

 build on the opportunities children have to develop an understanding and appreciation of different beliefs and ways of life.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at activity planning, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, qualifications of the childminder and her self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of written questionnaires completed by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has telephoned Ofsted to inform them of changes to household members over the age of 16 years, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is in place for the person. However, further necessary documentation has not been completed and returned to Ofsted so that additional background checks can be completed. Despite this, the impact on children's welfare is minimal, as the childminder directly supervises children at all times and never leaves them unattended. She has completed training in child protection, to reinforce her knowledge of how to protect children's welfare and how to report concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides a good quality learning experience for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder finds out about children's starting points when children first attend her setting. She continues to encourage parents to share what they know about their child. The childminder knows children well. She is aware of where they are in their learning and what she needs to do to support their continuing progress. Children participate in a good balance of adult-led activities and child-led play. The childminder encourages children to lead their own play and she actively engages in this. She chats to children as they play, asking questions and giving children time to process the question before answering. This promotes children's critical-thinking skills effectively. When playing with the small-world house and play figures, the childminder encourages children to name animals and the sounds they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weakness in leadership and management mean that parents are not fully assured of the suitability of household members. However, the childminding premises are warm and welcoming. The childminder effectively supports children as they move from home to her childminding setting. She establishes warm, caring relationships with them. Children confidently snuggle up in her lap to fall asleep. The childminder is a good role. She is calm and gentle, treating children with respect and positive regard. She gently reminds children of the need to share and take turns. Children play well together and negotiate the use of toys and resources. The childminder's home is safe and secure. Risk assessments are carried out to ensure children can play safely both indoors and on outings. Children have daily outings into the local environment where they develop their physical skills. The childminder recognises that she could do more to help children learn about people and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

communities beyond their own experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder checks children's progress, to ensure any gaps are identified and managed. Children make good progress from their starting points and develop the skills needed to be ready for school. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder and understand that print carries meaning. They count readily as they play. Children manage their own personal hygiene needs relevant to their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461641 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1037281 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Colchester in Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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