Childminder EY384609

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 28 May 2012

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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 assess the children's progress frequently or accurately enough. She does not have a clear and precise picture of each child's level of development. Consequently, she does not always provide appropriate challenge to help children to move forward in their learning.  The childminder does not focus on her professional development to expand her knowledge and skills, to raise the quality of the setting.  The childminder does not yet effectively evaluate her strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, she does not identify ways to improve her practice and to promote good outcomes for children.  The childminder has not fully considered ways to improve children's experiences to enable them to have greater opportunities to learn about diversity and the wider world.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder takes time to gather information about children from parents. She also shares what she knows about children with parents. This helps support continuity for children.  There are strong relationships between the children and the childminder. Children are happy and settled.  Children are clear and confident talkers who listen carefully to the childminder. The childminder extends their listening and speaking skills by asking appropriate questions and introducing new words.

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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 accurate assessments of children's development to plan and provide a range of challenging yet achievable activities and experiences in order to more precisely match and support children's individual next steps in learning. 06/06/2016

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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

 enhance professional development so that it focuses on improving childcare knowledge and skills  establish an effective programme of self-evaluation, in order to accurately identify gaps in the setting and plan for continuous improvement  build on the experiences that children receive to strengthen their developing understanding of their own heritage, the wider world and diversity.

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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 evaluated the range of activities on offer with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at those parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including policies and risk assessments.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns for a child's safety or well-being. She has devised a clear policy regarding the appropriate procedures to follow. The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. However, she has not kept up to date with changes in legislation and places less focus on developing her knowledge and skills. The childminder keeps the children in her care safe. She carries out effective risk assessments of all areas used by the children. Children are well supervised both indoors and outdoors. The childminder does not regularly review or evaluate her practice. As a result, she does not consistently identify areas for improvement, leading to gaps in the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder takes time to observe the children in her care. She shares what she knows with parents through discussion and some pictorial evidence. However, she is not yet assessing children's learning effectively. As a result, the childminder does not plan appropriately to ensure children are provided with sufficient challenges to help them make good progress. Children use and handle dough well. They squeeze, prod, poke and roll dough to their desired shape. The childminder offers appropriate support and guidance, helping children to roll the dough when she notices them struggling. Children recognise and name colours as they play. Children enjoy role play in the outdoor kitchen. They bring food to the childminder and visitor, but remind them it is only pretend.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are happy, confident and very well settled in the childminder's care. They love to play outdoors and show good control and coordination as they run safely around the swings and chairs. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure children are provided with a healthy and balanced diet. She ensures children remain hydrated and recognises that more drinks are needed in warmer weather. The childminder uses praise well to enhance children's confidence and self-esteem. She offers firm, but clear reminders when behaviour is not what is expected. In the main, children listen and follow her guidance. Regular outings are used to help children to socialise and meet new people. However, opportunities for children to learn more about diversity and the wider world through play and experiences are less apparent.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children benefit from a good selection of toys and activities. They access these easily and independently, supporting their own play and ideas. However, gaps in assessment lead to a lack of challenge for children at times. This means that children do not yet make good progress from their starting points. Nevertheless, children are gaining some of the skills needed to help them prepare for their future learning and school. They competently use a range of tools and show good hand to eye coordination. They engage in activities that support their early mathematical developments, such as singing number songs and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384609 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 858881 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Hinckley, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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