Childminder 304140

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 10 October 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 does not hold an up-to-date certificate in paediatric first aid.  Assessments are not yet rigorous enough. The childminder does not review children's progress accurately to identify their stage of development or where they most need support.  The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of the progress check that must be completed for all children between the ages of two and three years.  Although the childminder identifies areas for improvement she is not motivated enough to make the changes needed. She does not engage in any continuing professional development to enable her to improve the quality of teaching and move the provision forward.  Parents are not encouraged to share information about what children already know and can do when they first attend the setting. This means the childminder does not have enough information to plan for children's learning from the start.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are confident in the childminder's care. She provides a caring and supportive environment which helps children to develop secure attachments. Strong relationships between the children and the childminder ensure children's emotional well-being is promoted.  Children's language and communication skills are promoted well. The childminder is a good role model for language. She provides children with frequent opportunities to practise their speaking skills.

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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 an approved paediatric first-aid training course that is relevant to workers caring for young children and babies and ensure that it is renewed and kept up to date 31/07/2016

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Due Date

 implement the progress check for children who are between the ages of two and three years to ensure they are assessed across the three prime areas of learning, and share this information with parents 13/05/2016

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Due Date

 improve the use of assessment to accurately identify children's level of achievement and what they need to learn next and use information gained from these to quickly identify where children may need additional support and to provide learning experiences that help children make the best possible progress. 13/05/2016

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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

 develop a programme of continual professional development to address any identified areas for improvement and further improve knowledge and skills to ensure the quality of teaching is improving  improve the information gathered from parents on entry to the setting to more accurately assess children's initial starting points and plan activities that build upon what children already know and can do.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding arrangements are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. She is aware of the procedures she must follow should she have concerns over the safety of a child. Risk assessments cover all aspects of the childminder's provision including activities undertaken outside the home. The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify areas within the provision that she wants to improve. However, she does not always address these effectively. Training and professional development opportunities are not used to drive improvement that will enhance children's learning experiences and improve the quality of teaching. The childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate has expired. However, her knowledge of first aid ensures children are not at risk. The childminder works closely with other early years settings children attend. She gathers information regarding children's targets to enable her to provide children with consistency

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is not always good enough. The childminder understands how children learn and has an understanding of child development. However, information gathered from parents on entry is not sufficient to help identify children's skills and abilities when they first start. The childminder is not completing the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Furthermore, she does not regularly assess children's progress to identify areas where additional support may be needed. Children's early literacy skills and understanding of mathematics are promoted. New language and opportunities to develop an awareness of colours, shapes and counting are introduced through play. This helps them develop the basic skills needed to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. The childminder supports young children as she engages in their play. She models skills and adapts activities to support children's knowledge and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

understanding. For example, she demonstrates actions, such as scooping and introduces new tools and equipment to further support this.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are happy and feel secure. They enjoy close contact with the childminder and she demonstrates affection for them. Parents provide children with a packed lunch and the childminder complements these with healthy snacks and drinks. Children are well behaved and are beginning to develop an awareness of manners. The childminder engages children in activities outside the setting. This helps to develop their understanding of diversity and the wider community. However, as assessments are not accurate, planned activities do not consistently support children's learning needs. During play, children are encouraged to share and take turns and consider the needs of others. They have opportunities to lead their own play and share learning experiences.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are working within the range of development typical for their age. Children are developing some of the basic skills to support their readiness for school. They are developing confidence in their environment through routines and self-chosen play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 304140 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1036975 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Handforth, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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