Childminder EY403836

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2016 30 April 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 use her assessments of children's learning effectively to help her identify any emerging gaps in their development accurately. She does not consistently plan challenging activities based on what children need to learn next to help them make good progress.  The childminder has not fully developed ways for all parents to share what they know their children can do at home.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify and address all key weaknesses in the provision and strengthen the quality of teaching.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a friendly and welcoming environment. Children are happy and well settled. They form close bonds with the childminder and demonstrate they feel safe, secure and have a strong sense of belonging. The childminder has a calm and caring approach and knows the children well.  The childminder praises children often and children develop good self-esteem and confidence. The childminder gives children clear explanations and consistently supports them in sharing and being kind to others. Children behave well and are polite and considerate. The childminder is a good role model. She promotes children's good behaviour effectively.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their social skills and gain confidence with other groups of children. She takes them on a wide range of outings and helps them to learn about the wider community.

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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

 improve the quality of assessments and use the information obtained to accurately identify and close any gaps in children's learning, and plan more challenging activities that consistently support children to move on in their learning and help them make good progress. 01/09/2016

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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

 establish effective ways of encouraging parents to share information about their children's achievements at home  develop the systems to evaluate the effectiveness of the provision and the quality of teaching to help identify and address areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children. She observed teaching and learning activities indoors.  The inspector sampled children's development records and discussed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation and the areas for improvement.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. She sampled the childminder's policies and procedures, including her safeguarding procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of any signs that may cause concerns about a child's welfare. She knows the procedures to follow to keep children protected from harm. The childminder forms positive relationships with parents and shares information about activities and experiences children have taken part in. However, she does not always seek information about children's development at home. Since the last inspection, the childminder has made some changes. For example, she has improved the organisation of the resources she uses to help provide learning experiences for children. However, she does not monitor the effectiveness of the provision well enough to identify and tackle other key areas of weakness. The childminder attends necessary training to support her professional development and keep her up to date with new legislation. She regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas and discuss childcare issues.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder understands that children learn through play. She encourages children to choose and lead their own play. The childminder interacts appropriately to promote some aspects of children's learning. She supports children's language development well. She uses questions effectively and encourages children to hold purposeful conversations. Nevertheless, the assessment procedures are not fully effective. The childminder makes some observations of children. However, she does not use this information gathered effectively to help her prioritise children's learning needs. Also, she does not plan targeted activities that fully challenge children and help them to make good progress. The childminder provides opportunities to help children learn early mathematics. Children count while they play, and use mathematical language as they build tall towers out of cotton reels. They thread the reels and begin to estimate how many they have.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder finds out about children's routines and interests before they start her provision. She organises routines and resources to accommodate children's needs well. She provides consistency good care to help support children in the move between their home and her provision. The childminder teaches children well about staying safe. For example, children learn about road safety and using equipment at the park carefully. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. She encourages children to follow good hygiene procedures and provides healthy snacks and meals. As children grow, they receive a good level of support to prepare them for their move to new settings or school. The childminder plans a wide range of activities that help teach children about the wider world.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Although children do not always have challenging experiences to help them make good progress, they develop some of the skills they need for school. They are happy and explore confidently. They make their own choices and learn to manage some tasks for themselves to promote their independence. Children learn positive social skills. They build positive relationships and treat each other with kindness and respect.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403836 Local authority Derbyshire Inspection number 1050972 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm all year round, except for Christmas, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 2.

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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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Telephone number

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