Childminder EY442504

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2016 27 December 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:

 Consistent identification of children's next steps in learning is not yet embedded in practice. The childminder does not use information gained from her observations and assessment to plan and provide more challenging and inspiring activities. As a result, children are not making good or better progress from their starting points.  Younger children's communication and language skills are not always promoted effectively.  The childminder's professional development is not yet sufficiently focused to raise the quality of teaching and promote better outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has forged good relationships with parents. They are happy with the service that the childminder provides.  The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision, taking into account the views of parents, children and her assistant. This supports her in identifying areas for development.  The childminder is sensitive to children's emotional needs, providing a warm and caring environment. Children are happy and settled with the childminder, and form secure and positive attachments with her.  The childminder carries out risk assessments in her home, which includes fire safety. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder talks to them about road safety.

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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 information from observations of what children already know and can do, to plan learning experiences that are accurately tailored to their needs and help them make good progress in all areas of learning 01/08/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that there is effective interaction with the younger children to support and promote their communication and language skills. 01/07/2016

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

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Due Date

 review and analyse professional development opportunities, focusing on improving the overall quality of teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development and sampled their records.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views from information provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder supervises her assistant well. Together they attend mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. The childminder is considering ways of broadening the scope of her training to improve outcomes for children. Effective partnerships have been established with other settings that children attend to ensure that their care and learning is continuous. Parents praise the childminder for the care that she provides for their children. They welcome the regular updates that she gives to them on the care and progress that their children are making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Since the last inspection the childminder has taken into consideration the way that she observes and assesses children's learning and development. She now uses a variety of observations and basic assessments to gain an awareness of children's current stage of development. However, these assessments are not used effectively to extend children's learning and to consistently provide sufficient challenges to help them make better progress. Nevertheless, children enjoy whole-group activities. For example, they have fun together as they make a bread and butter pudding. Older children support their younger peers, helping them to spread butter onto the bread. Children sit together and identify the days of the week and the seasons, and choose a favourite song to sing. Babies are not fully supported in developing their communication skills as the childminder misses opportunities for quality interactions, for example, talking to them as they are being fed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder is a good role model for children. She encourages them to share, take turns and to show respect for one another. Children behave well. They follow rules and are encouraged to have good manners. The childminder provides praise and encouragement, which helps children gain confidence and a sense of achievement for their efforts. However, on occasions, some children show signs of boredom and wander around aimlessly as activities lack challenge to deeply engage them. Children are supported to develop a healthy lifestyle. Parents are encouraged to send healthy and nutritious snacks and meals for their children. Children are provided with daily opportunities for physical exercise. They regularly walk to local parks and woods.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The childminder takes some steps to prepare children for school and the next stage in their learning. She encourages children to become independent with regards to their personal care. Children demonstrate confidence as they engage in conversations with the childminder and visitors. However, gaps in assessment lead to lack of challenge and stimulation for children. This means that children do not yet make good progress from their initial starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442504 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1037123 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Rushden, Northamptonshire. The childminder works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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