Childminder, Out-of school day care in Staffordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 24 February 2015

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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:

 Teaching is not strong enough. The childminder does not always focus well enough on promoting each child's individual next steps in learning. As a result, children are not always making good progress and gaps in their learning are not closing as quickly as they could.  The childminder does not ensure that the assessments made of children's learning are informed by the views of parents and the other settings children also attend. Consequently, assessments are not as accurate as possible and children are not fully challenged in their learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is skilful in promoting children's personal and social skills and their physical and emotional well-being. Children settle well into the childminder's care and build positive relationships with others.  The childminder plans a wide range of activities and experiences linked to children's interests. As a result, children are motivated to play and learn.  The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. She agrees strategies with parents to help children become independent in their personal care, such as teaching children to use the toilet by themselves.  The childminder demonstrates a willingness to develop her practice. She has addressed all of the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. She undertakes research and welcomes guidance and support from other professionals.

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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 what is known about children's individual next steps in learning to provide appropriately challenging experiences for them that consistently promote their good progress and help close any gaps in their learning more swiftly 27/06/2016

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Due Date

 use information from parents and other settings children attend to inform more-accurate assessments of what children know and can do and to identify precise next steps for their learning. 27/06/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and looked at self- evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has failed to build further on the quality of her teaching. As a result, children are not consistently making good progress in their learning. That said, she has addressed an action set at the last inspection by making sure she has public liability insurance in place. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder assesses all risks to children both indoors and outdoors. Children are safe as they play. The childminder attends training and reads relevant documents to update her knowledge of child protection. She knows the procedures she must follow to keep children safe from harm. The childminder seeks the views of parents about the overall quality of the provision, as part of her self-evaluation. Parents state that children enjoy attending and achieve in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children at play to help her to identify where children are achieving and what they need to learn next. However, the assessments of children's learning are not precise enough. The childminder does not obtain information from parents and other settings children also attend, to help make sure her assessments are fully robust. As a result, the activities she plans do not target the next steps for children's learning well enough to secure consistently good progress in their learning. However, children are curious and concentrate appropriately. They particularly enjoy being creative and show fascination for outer space. Children confidently name colours and watch with interest as they mix paint and watch the colours change.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not always challenge children to achieve their best in their learning. However, they do make some steady progress and are happy and at ease in her care. The childminder has effective arrangements in place to help children to experience a smooth move from home into her care. They make decisions in their play, for example, choosing to paint pictures of their mummy. Children enjoy learning about the world in which they live. They explore different religious festivals, learn about the world map and watch the changes in nature as they grow sunflowers. Children are learning to care and show respect towards others. They enjoy playing interactive games, such as throwing and catching a ball. Children sometimes seek their own challenges and persevere in their chosen tasks. Their achievements are rewarded as the childminder gives praise and encouragement. Children are learning the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

follow good hygiene routines, enjoy healthy snacks and help themselves to healthy drinks.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not prepared as well as possible for the next stage in their learning or for school, when the time comes. Nevertheless, they do gain some useful skills. Children confidently use language to share their ideas and wishes. They use descriptive words and talk about their family and past events. Children develop their mathematical skills as they explore shape and numbers. They identify letters of the alphabet and enjoy sounding out the names of animals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468496 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1007377 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire. She operates her provision all year round from 7.15am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for the 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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