Childminder EY406600

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2016 3 October 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 consistently ensure that her premises, including outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided.  Accurate regular assessment and the consistent identification of children's next steps in learning are not yet embedded into practice. This means that planned activities do not always offer children appropriate challenge to help them to make good progress.  The childminder does not always plan and organise outdoor activities effectively enough to fully promote children's recognition and use of letters and numbers.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is kind and caring. Her interactions with children are encouraging and supportive, and she offers lots of praise. Children's self-esteem and well-being are promoted.  Children develop good communication and language skills and are confident in expressing their needs and ideas. The childminder uses positive strategies to help children learn to manage their own behaviour. Children behave well.  The childminder works well with parents to ensure that information is shared, so that parents are able to support children's learning at home. She is proactive in seeking feedback on her practice, by obtaining the views of parents to assist her own evaluation.  The childminder promotes children's understanding of the world around them. She plans regular visits into the local community, so that children have opportunities to learn about the wider world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that the premises, including outdoor spaces are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided, with particular regard to risk assessment of pets 04/07/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that knowledge and the regularity of the assessment process is improved, in order to better understand children's individual levels of achievement, and use this information to accurately plan for the next steps in their learning and development. 30/09/2016

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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

 organise outdoor activities and equipment in such a way that children consistently have opportunities to recognise, learn and use letters and numbers in play, to enhance their literacy and mathematical development.

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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 observed activities in the childminder's house and talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members, observation and assessment documentation, and the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as provided in written documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not consistently risk assess outdoor spaces to ensure that they are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for. This is with particular regard to cleaning up after her pet dog. However, the arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust knowledge and understanding of procedures and is aware of her responsibilities in this respect. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She takes into account the views of parents and uses these to reflect on the quality of her provision. The childminder recognises the need to improve the quality of teaching and learning for children as the monitoring of children's progress and the regularity of assessing and planning for children is not effective enough.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder offers a variety of activities for children. However, information gained from observing children is not used consistently to better understand their individual level of achievement and to plan accurately for their next steps in learning. Consequently, planned activities do not always offer challenge or extend children's learning. The childminder models language effectively and praises children for their contributions. She promotes children's language development through her supportive interactions during routines and play activities. Children play with a variety of coloured balls and the childminder introduces different shapes, sizes and textures. However, she does not always make good use of outdoor activities to promote children's literacy and mathematical development. The childminder provides a warm environment where children demonstrate that they feel safe, have fun and are acquiring social skills for their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children do not always have access to clean and appropriately maintained outdoor spaces to play in. Children settle well in this calm environment. They build positive relationships with others. Children have time to talk and be listened to, and learn how to be respectful and kind to each other. The childminder provides children with a suitable range of toys and materials. The childminder ensures children play safely through close supervision. She encourages children to enjoy healthy meals and talks to them about healthy eating. The childminder is a good role model as she is happy, calm and kind towards children. She manages children's behaviour positively by using praise and encouragement. Children enjoy daily opportunities for exercise outdoors which promotes their health and well- being. They also enjoy regular outings and experiences in the community.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make suitable progress in developing their personal and social skills within the childminder's home. However, the lack of planning for specific learning opportunities means that children do not consistently develop the other key skills they need for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406600 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1036930 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Crewe, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, except for 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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