Childminder EY257622

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2016 18 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 have a good enough understanding of the areas of learning, children's individual stage of development, progress and skills to plan effectively for their next stage in learning. She does not gather information from parents about their children's starting points when they first attend or complete the required progress checks.  The childminder is not always successful in sharing her attention between children to ensure that they all have quality interactions with her and opportunities to develop their individual learning. Not all children make good progress in their learning.  Resources and play equipment are hard for children to access, which limits their opportunities to choose what they would like to play with and follow their interests.  The childminder does not evaluate children's learning or her practice effectively to identify areas for further improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a comfortable environment for children, helping them to feel safe. Children form warm relationships with the childminder. This helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder engages well with parents. She exchanges information effectively about children's activities and the care that they receive.  The childminder promotes children's welfare appropriately. She fully understands the action to take if she has any concerns about the well-being of children in her care.

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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

 improve knowledge and understanding of the areas of learning and the required progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years 12/08/2016

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Due Date

 use information gained from parents about children's starting points for learning when they first attend and ongoing observations, to identify children's level of development, next steps for learning and any areas where they need further support. 12/08/2016

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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

 improve interactions with children to support them with their individual learning  provide more opportunities for children to make choices in their play and enjoy a wider range of stimulating activities and resources  evaluate children's learning and daily practice more effectively to identify areas for further improvement and ensure children make consistently good progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked documents to confirm evidence of the suitability of the childminder and the other adult household members.  The inspector took account of the views of children and parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder provides children with a suitable range of activities and experiences to help them learn and develop. However, there are weaknesses in the quality of assessment and teaching, meaning the childminder is unable to consistently and accurately identify and address any gaps in children's learning. In addition, she does not have a system for completing the required progress checks for children aged between two and three years. The childminder has up-to-date knowledge and understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow. Safeguarding is effective. Self-evaluation is developing but the childminder overlooks some areas for improvement, which has an impact on children's learning. For example, she has not updated her knowledge of learning and development and does not always act on the advice that she receives.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder carries out some observations of children's learning, but she does not do this effectively. She is unaware of children's prior learning and starting points when they first attend. This means she cannot accurately check their ongoing progress in all areas of their learning. She is not effective in identifying precisely what each child needs to learn next. The childminder often engages in play with children, using suitable teaching techniques to tailor her approach to individual children. However, she does not consistently maintain these interactions for long enough. At times, she interrupts children's learning and they have fewer opportunities to benefit from her attention. The childminder teaches communication and language skills well, overall. She helps children learn new vocabulary and gives them chances to talk about their thoughts and ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has a good range of toys. However, resources are not always fully accessible to enable children to make their own choices and decisions about what they would like to play with. Children are not always fully motivated to learn and they rely on the childminder making choices for them. At these times, children are unable to be independent and follow their ideas and interests in play. The childminder provides opportunities for children to play outdoors and plans a good range of outings, for instance, to support their enjoyment of the outdoors. The childminder encourages children to try to do things for themselves. For example, children are keen to put their own shoes on before they play in the garden.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make some progress in their learning. They achieve some suitable skills to help them prepare for the next stage in their learning and eventually school. Children are confident and play well together. They share toys and take turns in using resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257622 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1039758 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 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Westbury Park, Bristol. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday during term time only, and before and after school. She holds a 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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