Childminder EY268739

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2016 10 July 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 Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder has not effectively used self-evaluation to identify gaps in her knowledge of legal requirements. She does not have a good enough understanding of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder does not always use her knowledge about children's development to identify their starting points, assess their progress and plan precisely to promote their learning. This means that she does not exploit all potential opportunities to extend and build on children's learning and skills.  The childminder has not organised her outdoor environment and resources effectively so that children who prefer to learn outdoors have sufficient space and opportunities to do so.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is kind, caring and she values and respects all children. Children's behaviour is excellent and they understand the clear expectations and boundaries in place. Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported. The childminder praises children for their efforts and achievements, which builds on their self-esteem.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares valuable information with them so that children are well supported and benefit from continuity in their care.  Children are happy, confident and independent and make some decisions in their play. The childminder's interactions help children become engaged in their learning.  The childminder closely supervises children and takes positive measures to keep them safe. She carries out regular risk assessments of her home and any trips and visits that she takes children on.

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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 knowledge of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and ensure a written summary of children's progress is completed and shared with parents 31/08/2016

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Due Date

 gather children's starting points and complete ongoing observations and assessments in order to identify next steps in their learning, monitor their progress and plan for their individual needs and interests. 31/08/2016

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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

 review the organisation of the outdoor environment to make the most of opportunities for children's play and learning  improve self-evaluation processes and gain a better understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements, using this knowledge to effectively identify areas for ongoing improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the children engaged in a range of learning activities, play and daily care routines.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents recorded in letters sent to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Although the childminder is qualified, her practice is not good enough. She has made some improvements since her last inspection. However, there are still some gaps in her knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements. The childminder is not aware of her responsibility to complete a progress check for children between the ages of two and three. This means she is not able to appropriately share with parents where children may need extra support to achieve the expected level of development. In addition, the childminder does not monitor children's progress to ensure any gaps in their learning are swiftly identified and acted on. The childminder is very experienced and is passionate about helping children and their families. However, her self-evaluation is not effective in driving forward continuous improvements to raise the quality of her provision. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She has accessed training, such as first aid and safeguarding to help her promote children's welfare and safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has not established effective methods of assessment to help her identify children's starting points and precisely pinpoint the progress that they are making. At times, activities lack challenge to continually extend and consolidate children's learning. Opportunities to allow children to develop their thinking and ideas are not fully exploited. Despite this, the childminder generally uses some effective teaching strategies that help children to learn. Children are keen to interact with her and she uses what she knows about their interests and skills to help them try new experiences. The childminder joins in with children's discussions and generally responds well to their inquisitive questions. Children have opportunities to explore colours as they use coloured liquid to dye materials and make patterns.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not organise her resources and space in her garden well enough to fully promote children's learning when they choose to play outside. Nevertheless, children do have daily opportunities for outdoor play and fresh air and they develop their physical skills. For instance, they visit the local park and walk to school. Children develop secure attachments with the childminder because she is sensitive to their needs and she interacts warmly and effectively with them. Children's safety is promoted very well. The childminder regularly reminds children of how to keep themselves safe and children demonstrate a very good awareness of road safety.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not supported as well as they could be to become highly successful learners. The childminder does not make the most of every opportunity to challenge and fully extend their learning. However, children are making some progress and are gaining the basic skills they need for school. Children are becoming increasingly independent and are developing skills for taking care of their own needs. Children can write their names and write and recognise numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY268739 Local authority Birmingham Inspection number 1051163 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Birmingham. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 8.30pm on Monday to Friday, including bank holidays. She has a qualification at level 3.

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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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