Childminder EY423306

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2016 24 July 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 use assessment effectively to track children's achievements clearly enough to recognise what progress has been made or to identify any gaps in their learning.  The childminder does not gather adequate information about children's capabilities and individual needs from parents on entry.  The childminder does not identify and act on areas of weaknesses to continually improve the quality of her practice and provision.  The childminder overlooks opportunities to extend children's early mathematical skills as they play.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy outings to numerous community groups and activity centres. These experiences effectively promote children's social and physical development.  Children continually access toys and activities of their choice. This contributes to children being confident, independent learners.

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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

 make effective use of assessment to track children's progress, in order to recognise and close any gaps in their learning and to plan accurately for the next steps in their learning so that they make good progress 01/06/2016

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Due Date

 gather information about children's capabilities and individual needs from parents on entry to ensure children's learning and emotional well-being is effectively supported and planned for when they first attend the setting. 15/06/2016

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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

 improve the process of self-evaluation to clearly identify any areas for improvement and future targets for the development of practice and to improve outcomes for children  provide children with opportunities to learn and extend their mathematical skills during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household and looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and self- evaluation.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children. She evaluated the accuracy of the childminder's assessment of the learning that was taking place.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not yet have effective systems in place to accurately monitor children's progress in their learning. This means it is not clear how much progress children are making and whether gaps are appearing in their development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of child protection procedures and understands what to do should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessment checks in her home to maintain a safe environment for children to play in. She is well qualified and keeps up to date with further training to extend her knowledge. The childminder gains parents' opinions and children's views on the quality of the service she provides. However, the childminder has not yet precisely identified weaknesses in her practice in order for children to make the best possible progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides activities and resources according to children's interests and observes children regularly as they play. However, she does not use this information well enough to plan for children's individual next steps in learning. The quality of teaching is generally good. The childminder sits alongside children and joins in their play. She adds additional resources and continually talks to children, providing new words to build on their language. Children experiment with paint and make marks on interactive boards. This extends children's sensory experiences and supports their early writing skills. However, the childminder occasionally overlooks opportunities to develop children's early mathematical skills during play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not gather adequate information from parents to help support her to meet children's care needs effectively when they first join, such as routines, likes, dislikes and interests. Nevertheless the atmosphere is welcoming and children have established secure relationships with the childminder. The childminder provides a suitable range of toys and resources for children to explore. She listens to children and allows them to make decisions and have choices. The childminder thanks them for being helpful and encourages them to be kind. This supports children's self-esteem and they feel valued. Children develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles through positive hygiene practices and healthy eating. The childminder suitably educates children with age- appropriate rules around her home. Children know not to run around indoors and the childminder promotes positive behaviour well.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children gain the basic skills that prepare them for their future learning. They are generally motivated, enthused and show a suitable level of concentration. However, children do not make maximum progress because their development is not effectively monitored or tracked.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423306 Local authority Warrington Inspection number 1042208 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in the Callands area of Warrington. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for family holidays and a week between Christmas and new year. The childminder has an appropriate early years 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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