Childminder EY474195

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 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:

 The childminder does not effectively use information from parents and her own early observations to establish each child's starting points. Therefore, she cannot be assured of meeting children's individual learning needs from the very start.  The childminder's planning is not fully effective because she does not use information gained from her observations to identify what children need to learn next.  The childminder's professional development is not yet sharply focused on enhancing her knowledge and skills and strengthening her understanding of recent changes to legislation and guidance affecting childcare practice.  The childminder has not fully explored the different ways to share ideas with parents about how they can further support their child's learning at home.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder regularly checks her home and implements measures to ensure that it is safe for children. She also includes children in discussions, helping them to learn how to keep safe.  The childminder has a calm approach to behaviour management. She gives children clear explanations about what is acceptable behaviour and encourages them to be thoughtful and kind to each other.  The childminder has established firm relationships with parents, helping her to be consistently aware of children's ongoing care needs. Parents report that they are extremely happy with the care that their children have received.

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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 information gained from parents and from initial observations to accurately identify children's starting points and to plan challenging and enjoyable learning experiences for each child from the start of their time at the setting 23/05/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that information from observations is used to accurately assess and identify children's next steps in learning and plan appropriate ways to promote these. 23/05/2016

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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

 explore a range of ways in which to offer parents more ideas and guidance to support their children's learning at home  strengthen the programme of professional development to more thoroughly review practice and confidently put into place new legislation that affects work with children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of parents' views as expressed through feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of the signs of abuse and knows what to do if she has concerns about any of the children in her care. The childminder listens to and takes account of the views and opinions of those who use her service. This helps her make decisions about the future development of her service. The childminder has attended all required training. However, her professional development does not take account of how to further enhance her understanding of changes to childcare practice and guidance or to further build on her knowledge and teaching skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder seeks information about children's development from parents and undertakes some observations of them during the setting-in period. Parents are given some ongoing information about children's achievements. For instance, when they learn new words or demonstrate new physical skills. However, the childminder does not consistently provide parents with information about how they can support learning at home. The childminder knows what children like to do and keeps them happy and occupied. They like spending time with her and their peers. However, she does not use information gained from observing children's play to help her to plan for their next steps in learning, so that they can make good progress in their learning and development. Furthermore, some activities lack appropriate levels of challenge because planning does not reflect an accurate assessment of children's actual capabilities and achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children develop emotional bonds with the childminder and their peers. They are confident and show a sense of belonging as they move independently around the childminder's home. However, the weakness in planning means that young children are not always encouraged to fully develop self-help skills. For instance, they are not provided with the opportunity to learn how to drink from an open-top cup. Children are provided with a balanced range of foods that includes fresh fruits and vegetables. Discussions and activities, such as making drinks using fruit and yoghurt, help children to learn about how food can help us to become strong and grow. Children are beginning to seek out others to share experiences and use their imagination, pretending that a stacking cup is full of tea.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not making good enough progress in their learning. Therefore, they only gain some of the basic key skills needed for the next steps in their learning and in preparation for school. At times, children maintain reasonable levels of attention. Young children show their increasing understanding when they follow some simple instructions. For example, they make their way into the garden when asked to by the childminder. Children enjoy initiating some of their own learning. They make some choices about what they would like to play with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474195 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 959687 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 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Broxbourne. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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