Childminder EY473855

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 July 2016 Not applicable

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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 the information gained from her assessments of children's learning effectively. Therefore, she does not consistently identify where they can be challenged further or find out where they require additional support.  The quality of teaching is not yet consistently strong. At times, the activities the childminder provides are not precisely tailored to the age and abilities of the children in her care.  The childminder does not use an effective way to regularly refresh her own knowledge or to identify current weaknesses in her practice.  The childminder does not always fully work in partnership with all the other settings that children attend. She does not exchange information with them and extend children's individual learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Partnerships with parents are suitable. The childminder uses a range of ways to maintain a two-way flow of communication with parents and discuss children's needs. Parents express that they are very happy with the professional and flexible care that the childminder provides.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder is mindful of children's changing needs and is responsive to these. For example, she recognises the need to soothe tired children with extra cuddles and items of comfort and adapts her plans to promote their emotional well-being.  Children have many opportunities to learn about keeping themselves safe. The environment is organised well to allow them to take measured risks.

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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

 ensure the information gained from assessments of children's learning is used effectively to understand their levels of achievement, inform planning and challenge them to make good progress in all areas of learning 07/08/2016

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Due Date

 improve the quality of teaching so that children consistently benefit from activities that are age-appropriate. 07/08/2016

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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

 develop the process of self-evaluation to clearly highlight strengths and weaknesses of current practice and continually drive improvement  strengthen partnerships with the other settings that children attend to develop more effective ways to share information about children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed daily routines and children's activities indoors. She talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed adult-led activities and jointly discussed the intentions and learning outcomes of these with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the childminder's documentation including a parent welcome pack, policies and training certificates.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through a number of written references.  The inspector saw evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises and other documentation in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of child protection issues and knows the action to take should she have any concerns for children's welfare. She completes daily risk assessments and removes any potential hazards to provide children with a safe environment in which to play. The childminder welcomes the feedback of both parents and children to reflect on the service that she provides and ensure children enjoy the time that they spend with her. However, her self-evaluation is not rigorous enough to identify weaknesses in her current practice. For example, although well qualified, the childminder has not refreshed her knowledge of the learning and development requirements since her registration. Therefore, she is not able to accurately track children's progress or prioritise areas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder routinely observes and assesses each child and identifies some next steps in their learning. However, assessments do not focus on children's age and stage of development to inform the childminder's planning. As a result, current activities and experiences do not challenge children in all areas of their learning. The childminder follows children's lead and recognises how they may learn in different ways. She makes the outdoor area available for active learners and demonstrates how toys work. The childminder supports children to develop their smaller physical skills. For instance, she provides help as they show an interest in connecting train-track pieces together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment is welcoming. Children demonstrate a sense of belonging and show confidence as they make their wishes known. The childminder provides children with clear, concise guidance on expectations and offers gentle reminders as needed. She encourages children to think about how they would respond in different situations, including to the unkind actions of others. This helps to promote children's respect for each other and build upon their levels of self-esteem. Children have opportunities to socialise with others. For example, they take part in a weekly rhyme time at the library. The childminder draws on her own cultural experiences to enhance children's knowledge of diversity as they discuss celebrations and make dumplings together. Children are developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder teaches them about food that is good for them and ensures they have daily exercise through visits to local parks and playing in her garden.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The weakness in the childminder's use of assessments means that children are not consistently supported to make good progress. Planned activities are not always precisely tailored for the children in her care. Children acquire some of the skills they need for future learning and for starting school. They name colours, hold a pencil and listen to and follow instruction well. Children are confident, make decisions and ably interact with both adults and children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473855 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 974613 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Rickmansworth. She operates during school term times from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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