Childminder EY419521

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2016 19 March 2014

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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:

 Children are not consistently offered challenging opportunities to promote their learning. The childminder's planning of activities does not give sufficient depth and breadth to fully support children's ongoing development in all areas.  While children get some opportunities to develop their language skills, the childminder does not fully promote the learning of older children to expand their use of English more widely and frequently.  The quality of teaching is variable. The childminder does not always support children to explore their ideas in play or motivate them to develop their thinking skills.  The childminder has made some improvements to provision since the last inspection to benefit children. However, some of the improvements made have not been maintained to offer children consistently good quality practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder develops sound relationships with parents. She communicates with them daily and shares information with them about children's learning and development to support their learning at home.  The childminder is consistent in promoting children's positive behaviour. She is a good role model and teaches children to use good manners and to be kind to others.  The childminder builds appropriate bonds with the children and praises them for their achievements. This supports their confidence and self-esteem.

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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 system of planning to ensure it is better focused to promote children's next steps in their learning, and activities consistently challenge children further in their development 10/10/2016

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Due Date

 improve opportunities for children to make better progress in their development of English for when they start school; ensure the support given is consistent with children's age and stage of development. 15/08/2016

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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

 enhance teaching skills and support children to become more focused on learning during activities to help them become more inquisitive and motivated learners  ensure plans for improvement are implemented effectively and new working practices are sustained in order to continue to raise the quality of provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, children's learning and development records, and a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder works closely alongside her co-childminder. Together they look at ways they can improve what they offer. While some improvements to provision have been made, the childminder has failed to maintain other improvements she had implemented previously, such as the system of planning to support children's learning. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language. Younger children benefit from hearing words in their home language and in English as they begin to develop their language skills. However, opportunities for older children to learn English are less successful and more can be done to support them to form longer sentences and learn more complex vocabulary in preparation for school. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed training to help her identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of the procedures she must follow if she has concerns

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children enjoy playing with the suitable range of resources on offer. They choose what they would like to play with from a range of activities that the childminder sets up for them, such as sand and water play outdoors. Indoors, children take part in painting activities and use play dough. While the childminder makes observations of children to help her to assess their current level of development, activities are not effectively planned to focus on supporting children's next steps in learning. Activities sometimes lack depth and do not offer children the challenge they need to become motivated and keen learners. While the childminder interacts with the children as they play, she misses opportunities to extend their learning, such as by asking them questions to encourage them to develop their thinking skills further. The childminder shares information with other settings children attend to provide continuity in their learning and care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Opportunities to support children to become active and inquisitive learners are limited and they are not always given the challenge they need to enhance their ongoing all-round development. The childminder is kind and caring and ensures children's emotional and care needs are met. She keeps them safe in the sun and encourages then to drink often so they keep themselves hydrated. Children are only in the sun for short periods of time before moving their play into the shade. Children have regular opportunities in the fresh air to support their physical well-being. They climb and slide in the childminder's garden to exercise their bodies. Food is home cooked, well balanced and nutritious. Children are familiar with routines and recognise the need for rest.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's house. They develop appropriate social skills and develop friendships with other children. However, children do not reach their full potential in all areas of learning. For those children who speak English as an additional language, opportunities for them to develop their language skills are limited and do not fully prepare them for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419521 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1043797 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Thetford. She works alongside a co- childminder and operates all year round from 5am to 10pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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