Childminder EY289768

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 17 March 2010

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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 Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not make good use of her assessments to establish what children can do. This means that children do not always experience tailored activities that help them to make the best possible progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder does not track children's progress effectively. As a result, interventions for children who have identified needs or who are not making the same progress as other children of a similar age are not secured in a timely way.  The childminder's self-reflection process is not robust enough to identify all weaknesses in her practice.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have formed positive relationships with the childminder and show how they feel emotionally secure in her care. Children enjoy the childminder's company and happily involve her in their play.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. Children are gaining confidence when speaking with others.  The childminder helps children to develop good independence skills. Children pour their own drinks and make their own nutritious sandwiches for lunch.  Children learn about different cultures and festivities. They are developing positive attitudes to others.

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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

 ensure that assessment is used effectively to understand children's individual learning needs and to plan what they need to learn next, in order to help them make the best possible progress 02/05/2016

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Due Date

 develop systems to track the progress that children make to ensure additional support is secured in a timely way for children who need it. 02/05/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 implement a robust system of reflective practice in order to develop a more accurate overview of the quality of the provision and set clear targets for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and looked at other areas used for childminding, including outside.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members and the childminder's qualifications. She also discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice to make improvements.  The inspector took account of parents' written views on the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to report concerns in order to protect children. The childminder assesses potential risks. This helps her to provide a safe and secure environment for the children both inside and outside the home. The childminder is qualified and has attended training to improve her knowledge. However, she does not use the information gained through training to provide the best possible learning opportunities for children. The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify key weaknesses in her knowledge and practice. As a result, she has not maintained the previously high standard of provision. Parental feedback is positive. They comment on how caring the childminder is with their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has a suitable understanding of how children learn. However, she does not consistently or accurately monitor children's progress. She identifies some next steps in learning for children but does not use the information effectively to plan activities. Consequently, children's learning experiences are not sufficiently focused on their individual needs to help them make good progress in their development. Even so, children are learning basic skills in preparation for starting school. One example is how they are gaining an understanding of the world as they learn about different occupations and ways of life. Children are developing socially. They show how they can work together with their friends. They take it in turns to be the shopkeeper and customer as they pretend to buy and sell food. Children learn monetary vocabulary, such as pounds and pence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The development of children's personal skills is supported well. The childminder helps children to become more self-assured around other children and adults. Children visit places of interest. They attend playgroups where they enjoy singing songs and following actions with their friends. Children have regular opportunities to go outside and be active in the fresh air. They ride wheeled toys and use their physical skills to climb across the netted bridge at the local woods. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene routines and supports them to make healthy food choices. Children learn to behave appropriately. They show respect for each other and are polite as they say please and thank you.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Gaps in children's learning are not always swiftly identified. This means early intervention for children who need it is not arranged in a timely manner to ensure they receive the highest levels of support. Consequently, some children do not make good progress and the gaps in their learning are not narrowing quickly enough. Nevertheless, children are learning some of the basic skills they will need for their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY289768 Local authority Doncaster Inspection number 848750 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Bessacarr, Doncaster. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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