Childminder EY413302

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2016 3 July 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 Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not consistently use the information gained from the observations and assessments she completes, to plan sharply enough for children's next steps in their learning, to help them make good progress.  The childminder does not share her findings from the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years with parents.  The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about their children's abilities and stages of learning when they first start at her setting, or as they continue to attend.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has addressed recommendations raised at her last inspection. Children have access to a range of appropriate and appealing activities that encourages them to explore and investigate.  Children play happily and are confident in the care of the childminder. The childminder offers them lots of attention and praise, which helps them to feel valued and supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder takes adequate measures to ensure children are kept safe. She completes risk assessments of her home and of the places she visits with children.  Children have a positive attitude to learning and are inquisitive. They confidently ask questions to build on their own 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

 use the information gained from observations and assessments to effectively plan experiences and opportunities which support children's stage of development and next steps in learning 31/05/2016

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Due Date

 provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas after reviewing children's progress between the ages of two and three years. 31/05/2016

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

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Due Date

 gather more information from parents about children's learning and development at home and gain a more accurate understanding of their initial abilities and ongoing progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the provider and other records related to her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder attends some training that helps her to meet requirements. She maintains a current paediatric first-aid certificate, which helps her to respond to children's accidents quickly and appropriately. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She is reflective and keen to improve her practice. She identifies that she does not fully understand the learning and development requirements. This is her priority for improvement. Partnerships with parents are not effective enough to support children to make the best possible progress. The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about what children can do at home initially or on an ongoing basis to help her to plan activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children and notes their achievements. She completes the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. However, she does not provide parents with a written summary of their child's development. The childminder does not use her observations effectively enough to support children to make the best possible progress. Teaching is not focused sharply enough on what children need to learn next. She considers children's interests and provides appealing activities that generally support their development. Children learn about volume and capacity as they fill and empty cups during a creative activity. This helps them to learn mathematical skills. The childminder talks to children as they play. She models new words and asks questions that encourage them to think. This helps to support their communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers basic information from parents about children's care, such as their medical needs and any allergies. This helps her to meet their personal care needs appropriately. She forms warm relationships with children in her care that help them to feel safe and secure. The childminder reminds children to be kind and to share. This contributes to their good behaviour and they develop friendships with their peers. Children have access to an appropriate range of resources that supports their learning and which they are able to select from independently. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise during visits to local parks, which helps to promote their health and physical well-being. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands, which helps to teach them about keeping themselves healthy.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Despite weaknesses in the childminder's teaching children are making typical progress. Children practise some key skills that help to prepare them for school. They search for letters in a tray of spaghetti and then match them to the letters in their names, and practise writing skills as they trace their fingers in a tray of foam to form letters. This helps them to develop early literacy skills. Children are keen to participate and they lead their own learning appropriately. For instance, they use imaginative skills as they pretend to bake cakes in the role play area.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413302 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1044186 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Newcastle. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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