Childminder in Worcestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2016 Not applicable

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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:

 Children do not make consistently good progress in their learning. The childminder does not always consider the interests and individual needs of each child to carefully plan activities. Children are not always motivated and inspired to take part and learn.  The childminder does not consistently support children who have special educational needs or disability to make good progress. She does not always make the best use of what she knows about their development to offer targeted help and support they need.  Children do not yet achieve at high levels in their communication and language development. The childminder does not provide children with enough opportunities to build on their speaking skills.  Children do not benefit from good continuity in their learning. The childminder does not share enough information about children's abilities with parents and other providers.  The self-evaluation and monitoring processes are not good enough. The weaknesses

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

within the quality of teaching have not been addressed to promote good standards.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder understands her responsibility to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. A range of documents, policies and procedures is effectively implemented. Children's safety and welfare are promoted.  The childminder is kind and caring. She gets to know children well. She is sensitive to their care needs and ensures these are well managed. Children are settled and happy.  The childminder promotes equality and diversity well. She finds out about children's similarities and differences and ensures they are celebrated and valued. Children benefit from plenty of opportunities to learn about the wider world.

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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

 consider the interests, stage of development and individual needs of each child more consistently and use this information to plan interesting and motivating experiences that successfully promote the next steps in their learning 04/07/2016

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 improve the help and support offered to children who have special educational needs or disability, so that they make good progress in their learning and development. 04/07/2016

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

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 provide more opportunities for children to build further on their speaking skills  develop better partnerships with parents and other providers so that information about children's learning is shared in detail to promote continuity between the different settings they attend  enhance the self-evaluation and monitoring processes so that any weaknesses within the quality of teaching are quickly highlighted and proactively addressed to help improve the standard.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her methods for self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder aspires to promote the best outcomes for all children in the future. However, she does not yet use the self-evaluation and monitoring processes effectively enough, in order to achieve good standards. She does not look closely at the quality of activities planned and her teaching practice within the setting to help her improve further. The childminder is well qualified. She keeps her skills up to date and seeks out relevant training. This has a positive impact on care she provides. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding legislation. Her home is secure. She risk assesses the environment and completes checks daily to minimise any hazards. This helps to keep children safe and protect them from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder assesses children's development and identifies the next steps in their learning. However, she does not always provide children, particularly those who have special educational needs or disability, with the targeted support they require to make good progress. Furthermore, she does not consistently plan activities that inspire children to learn. For example, some planned activities are too difficult for younger children or do not capture their interest. Nevertheless, the childminder is, generally, encouraging and provides nearby help. Children like catching magnetic fish with magnets, filling and emptying containers with water and threading beads onto pieces of string. These activities help to build their coordination skills. The childminder works in partnerships with parents and other providers. However, information about children's learning is not yet shared in enough detail. As a result, good continuity in children's learning is not maintained between

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The environment is bright and well laid out. Children have access to a range of toys and equipment, indoors and outside. However, due to weaknesses within the planning, children are not always motivated to take part in the activities provided. Nevertheless, children's physical well-being is promoted effectively. Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder helps them to adopt good hygiene practices, such as cleaning their hands before and after eating. Children also spend time taking part in exercise in the childminder's garden. They have access to plenty of space to negotiate and wheeled vehicles to help strengthen their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Generally, children enjoy attending and acquire some of the basic skills they need for their future learning. Children behave well. They learn to be kind, caring and respectful. Children develop confidence and independence. They make their own play choices and begin to manage their own care needs. However, outcomes for some children are not yet good enough, particularly for those who have special educational needs or disability. Children's speaking skills are not consistently well promoted. Children are not consistently supported to become highly successful learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469025 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 971503 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Kidderminster. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3. She supports children who have special educational needs or disability.

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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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