Childminder EY447915

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2016 21 December 2012

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 Self-evaluation is not used effectively to monitor and improve weaknesses in the quality of the provision.  The childminder does not obtain parents' permission in writing before administering medication to children. A record of parent consent is therefore not in place. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They show that they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder has a very calm and caring approach.  Teaching is good. The childminder plans experiences for children that help them to make good rates of progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has good working relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's learning and development.

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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

 obtain prior written parental permission for each and every medicine before any medication is given to children. 15/07/2016

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation to ensure continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector reviewed a sample of the childminder's documentation.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in writing.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not evaluate her practice rigorously enough. As a result, she has not identified when requirements are not being met. Despite this, arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of the signs that may be a concern for children's welfare. She has attended child protection training to secure her knowledge. The childminder has appropriate processes in place to ensure any assistants are suitable to work with children. She has developed suitable relationships with parents, which helps her to gather their views regarding the service she provides. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in general legislation and government guidelines. All the necessary records are in place however, they are not well ordered.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's development. She has a secure understanding of each child's needs and interests. She uses this information to plan effectively to support their play and learning. The childminder responds well to toddlers developing language. For instance, she offers a running commentary on their activities and gives them time to respond, to develop their speech. Children are introduced to new words and concepts naturally during play with the childminder. She checks what children know about different vehicles such as trunks and police cars and introduces the concept of size as children play with the cars. She asks children purposeful questions that encourage them to think about solutions to problems. The childminder often uses numbers, counting, predicting and measuring in routines and play experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children's welfare is compromised because the childminder does not obtain the necessary written permissions to administer medicines. However, she does keep records of all medicines administered to children and shares this information with parents. The childminder supports children well in their personal care skills, such as when they need to have a snack, and recognises when they need time to rest and sleep so that they are ready to play and learn. Children have a clear attachment to the childminder, which means that they want to play and interact with her. Regular trips and outings into the local community further benefit children and help them to develop an understanding of the wider world. Behaviour is good. The childminder provides gentle reminders to children to say please and thank you.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving at levels typical of those expected for their age and in some cases above those levels. They are developing their independence and follow their own interests as they play. Children display many of the skills they need for their future educational journey, such as independence, concentration and good listening skills. Children are interested in words, size, shape and numbers. Older children are supported with their reading and writing skills to ease their transition to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447915 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1008411 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 2012. She lives in Luton, Bedfordshire. The childminder provides childcare before and after school, and during the school holidays. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification and has achieved Early Years Professional Status. She receives funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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