Childminder EY394014

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 9 October 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 use her assessment systems effectively enough. She does not always have a clear picture of how well children are progressing and plan precisely for what they need to learn next across all areas of learning.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively to ensure she identifies areas for improvement that benefit the children.  The childminder does not allow children to choose from and use a wide range of media and materials to represent their own creative ideas.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for the children. Children confidently explore their surroundings. The childminder is a positive role model and the children behave well. They learn to share and take turns, for example.  The children have developed strong friendships. They are happy and enjoy playing together. The childminder has a caring and nurturing manner. She interacts well with the children. This supports the children's emotional well-being well.  The childminder has established positive links with other settings children attend in order to promote continuity in learning.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's day and the activities they have enjoyed. This helps involve parents in their children's learning.

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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 assessments of children's progress are used precisely to plan for what children need to learn next to help them make good progress in all areas of their learning. 30/06/2016

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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 systems to evaluate practice effectively to help identify areas for improvement  provide children with more opportunities to use a wide range of media and materials to represent their own creative ideas more freely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documentation, including the children's records and assessments.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during their play indoors and outdoors.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and considered their views.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of what to do in the event of a concern about a child's well-being. She provides a safe and secure environment. The childminder has made some improvements since the last inspection and sought support from the local authority. She has improved her record keeping and monitors children's progress more effectively overall, including when they are two years old. The childminder has not effectively evaluated her practice to identify key areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder's assessments provide examples of children's achievements. However, she does not use this information well enough to plan activities to support children's next steps in learning. For example, the childminder cut out materials for children to use when some children were able to do this and others had not mastered the skill. She interacts well with the children, promoting conversation and developing their communication skills. Children have regular opportunities to engage in role play. They enjoy making 'potions' with flowers and dressing-up games, and stay on task when engaged in self-chosen play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides a welcoming environment for the children both indoors and outdoors. The children play well together and have formed strong friendships. The childminder has high expectations and routines are well established. Children behave well. The childminder is sensitive and caring and children are respectful in return. The childminder encourages healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides healthy snacks and encourages regular hand washing. The children are encouraged to help prepare the food. They enjoy this level of responsibility. Children have regular exercise and fresh air and enjoy playing outdoors. Sometimes, the childminder is quick to help children and they do not always have opportunities to make their own choices. For example, the childminder chose the materials and cut out a template for the children to decorate, rather than allow them to use their imaginations and design their own using the materials of their choice.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children enjoy the learning experiences planned for them by the childminder and develop some of the skills in preparation for their next stage in learning. They enjoy looking at books, concentrate well and develop some self-care skills, such as putting on their own boots. However, the childminder does not always plan activities to help them make the best possible progress in all areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394014 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 1048068 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the Wallisdown area of Bournemouth in Dorset, with her daughter.

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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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