Childminder 225346

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 27 February 2013

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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 an up-to-date knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She has a limited understanding of how to observe and assess children's development as accurately as possible.  The childminder does not consistently monitor children's progress effectively. This has a negative impact on how well the childminder can identify and support children's individual development and address any gaps in learning.  The childminder has not considered ways to review her ongoing professional development, in order to help raise the quality of her teaching and support children to reach their full potential.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder talks and listens to children very well and introduces lots of new words to extend their vocabulary. She gives them plenty of time to answer the good range of questions she asks. This helps children to develop their communication and language skills.  The childminder promotes children's good health well. She understands the importance of providing children with exercise and rest. She provides healthy, home-cooked meals and teaches children effective personal hygiene routines.  The childminder has formed positive relationships with parents and other providers. She regularly shares information about children's learning and care, and parents are well informed about their child's well-being. She has procedures in place to help children to prepare for the move to school.

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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

 update knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, in order to help implement planned, purposeful play that supports children's next steps in learning 17/07/2016

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Due Date

 implement effective procedures to monitor and track children's development, in order to ensure any gaps in learning are identified and addressed in a timely manner. 17/07/2016

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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

 put in place a programme of continuous professional development, in order to expand understanding of current best practice and to improve the quality of teaching.

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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 observed children during structured play and evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, the childminder's self- evaluation, certificates and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder takes appropriate steps to minimise hazards in her home and garden. She is aware of the signs of abuse and understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. 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 she does not focus enough on developing her childcare knowledge and skills. Since her last inspection the childminder has made some improvements, for example, she now has a process of self-evaluation that includes the views of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder demonstrates some natural skills in teaching. Her interactions are purposeful and she is a good role model, demonstrating, explaining and introducing new vocabulary to support children's development. However, the childminder lacks the knowledge of how to plan and provide activities that match children's precise learning needs, and continually supports them to make good progress. Her assessments of children's progress are not accurate enough for her to clearly identify children's next steps in learning or to help her recognise if there are gaps in children's knowledge or skills. As a result, gaps in learning are not always addressed or planned for effectively. Nevertheless, the childminder responds appropriately to children's immediate interests as they play. Children are able to recognise their own names in print and are being introduced to mathematics. For example, the childminder discusses with them how big the water melon

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

is and they count the blueberries at snack time.

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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 particularly love to play outdoors in the large garden. Children show good control and coordination as they manoeuvre wheeled toys safely around the garden path. However, activities are not based on individual children's capabilities and therefore, at times they lack challenge and do not motivate children sufficiently to learn. The childminder uses praise well to enhance children's confidence and self-esteem. She offers gentle reminders when behaviour is not what is expected. Children are learning about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides opportunities for children to grow fruit and vegetables and to help with preparing food for meals.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are very well settled with the childminder. They show confidence as they explore their environment and talk to new people. However, the childminder's lack of understanding of how to plan activities that support children's next steps in learning means that children are not provided with opportunities to reach their full potential. Nevertheless, children are developing the skills needed for school. Children are able to follow simple instructions, play cooperatively together and have good communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225346 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1042758 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Syston, Leicestershire. She operates her provision all year round from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, except for family holidays and one week at Christmas.

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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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