Childminder EY433935

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2016 22 August 2013

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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 quality of teaching is variable. The childminder does not always consider the individual learning needs of all children in her care when planning activities. Consequently, children are not fully supported to make good progress.  The childminder does not consistently monitor her assistant's performance, in order to focus on enhancing the quality of teaching.  The childminder does not effectively promote children's self-care skills.  The childminder has not fully developed partnership working with other early years settings that children also attend, in order to consistently support children in making good progress in all areas of their learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder understands the importance of promoting the safety of children in her care. She completes visual checks before children arrive each day, to maintain a safe environment for them to play in.  Children develop confidence and independence because toys and resources are stored well. Children are able to access them readily and are encouraged to tidy away one toy before bringing out another.  Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air in the childminder's garden or on walks locally. This helps to promote children's good health and supports their physical well-being.  The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's day. She encourages parents to continue to share what they know about their child.

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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

 ensure that information gained from children's assessment is used effectively to accurately identify the next steps in their learning and plan activities that provide sufficient challenge for all children so they make good progress 02/05/2016

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 develop further, a culture of support, coaching, teamwork and continuous improvement. 02/05/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 develop children's growing independence skills further by offering more opportunities for them to look after themselves  strengthen the arrangements for working in partnership with other early years settings that children attend, sharing information to obtain a fuller picture of children's next steps and complement the learning already taking place.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and carried out a focused observation.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, records of children's learning and development, written risk assessments, a selection of policies and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views from comments in feedback questionnaires and from written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a suitable knowledge of child protection procedures. They understand what to do should they have any concerns about the welfare of a child in their care. All adults in the household have undergone the required vetting procedures to assess their suitability to be in contact with children. Some children in the setting attend other early years settings. The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with others. However, links are not fully established to enable all parties to work together, in order to ensure that children are making the best possible progress, wherever they spend their time. The childminder evaluates her practice to identify ongoing improvements. She seeks the views of parents through questionnaires. However, the childminder does not have effective systems in place for supervision and performance management of her assistant.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder is well qualified and has a generally sound understanding of how children learn. However, she does not always use this knowledge to good effect. The childminder observes children while they play and adequately assesses their progress. The required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years is completed and shared with parents. However, the childminder does not always use the information from her assessments to plan suitable activities to meet children's individual needs. This means that children are not fully supported to make the best possible progress in their learning. Nevertheless, children enjoy their time with the childminder and are adequately occupied, as they choose what they want to do. Babies have adequate space to move around to practise their early walking skills. The childminder talks to children as they play and provides a running commentary about what they are doing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She works with parents to help provide consistency in children's care. Children settle quickly into the childminder's home. The childminder is attentive to children's care needs. She wipes children's noses and changes their nappies promptly whenever needed. However, children have fewer opportunities to become independent in managing their own self-care needs. The childminder generally manages children's unwanted behaviour well, taking into account children's age and level of understanding. She provides regular opportunities for children to socialise with others at local toddler groups. Children also become familiar with other settings, such as when they accompany the childminder to collect children from nursery and school. This helps to develop their confidence.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are supported to acquire basic skills ready for the next stages in their learning, such as nursery or school. They begin to recognise colours and letters and have suitable opportunities to develop their early writing skills. The childminder works well with parents. She puts consistent approaches in place if there are any identified areas in children's development that need support. This helps to ensure that children make steady progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433935 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1043222 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Stowmarket, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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