Childminder EY458193

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 the provision since the last inspection, in order 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 makes regular assessments of children's learning. These are shared with parents to keep them informed about how their child is progressing.  The childminder regularly praises children for their efforts and achievements. This supports their self-confidence and self-esteem.  Children behave well in the setting. The childminder manages children's behaviour positively, she encourages them to share resources and be kind to their friends.

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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 that activities consistently challenge children to make good progress 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 and 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 jointly evaluated activities which took place in the garden with the childminder.  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. They reflect on practice together to identify what areas they would like to improve. The outdoor area has been developed since the last inspection and it is more welcoming for children. The children are kept safe, as a high fence has been erected to maintain their security. However, other improvements that have been made following the last inspection have not been maintained and kept up to date, such as the system of planning that was used previously. The childminder completes some research to support her role and meets up with other childminders to discuss practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed training so she is aware of the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child. She is also aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend to provide

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder makes observations of the children to help her assess what they know and can do. She uses this information to identify their next steps in learning. However, she does not plan effectively for how she can help children to achieve their future learning goals. Activities are planned based on children's interests and while children enjoy the activities provided, they are not always challenging. Children do not always engage in learning opportunities that encourage them to explore and follow their ideas. The childminder also misses opportunities to extend children's learning, such as by talking to them about what they are doing and asking them questions to promote their thinking skills. Children who speak English as an additional language do not benefit fully from effective learning strategies to promote their language skills. While younger children learn from hearing simple words in their home language and in English, older children do not

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

always have their language skills extended, appropriate to their level of development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The opportunities children experience in the setting fail to consistently motivate them to be eager learners. They do not seek out, or are not provided with, challenge in their learning to support their all-round development. Despite this, children are happy and enjoy their time at the setting. They form secure bonds to the childminder, who is responsive to their needs and offers appropriate praise. Children have regular outdoor play in the childminder's garden; they climb and slide to exercise their bodies. They eat healthy, home-cooked food and are encouraged to drink regularly to keep themselves hydrated.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children demonstrate good social skills and learn to share and take turns. They respond well to adults and follow instructions. However, children do not achieve to the best of their abilities so that they are best prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as school. Children who speak English as an additional language are not making good enough progress in their language skills and are not yet catching up with their peers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458193 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1043798 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 2013 and lives in Thetford. She works alongside a co- childminder from the co-childminder's house. She operates all year round from 8am to midday, and 3pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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