Childminder EY440844

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2016 2 June 2014

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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 does not always successfully ensure that assistants confidently understand and follow safe procedures when visitors arrive at the premises.  Teaching is not consistently strong and activities are not always effectively planned to meet the varying needs and interests of children.  The childminder and her assistants do not recognise often enough when there are opportunities to help young children, particularly children who speak English as an additional language to develop their communication skills.  The childminder does not take every opportunity to work in partnership with the other settings that children attend to help continuity in their learning and development.

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It has the following strengths

 Children and babies are cared for in a nurturing and supportive environment. They are settled and form secure bonds with the childminder and her assistants.  Parents are provided with good quality information about the childminding provision. They are actively encouraged to support and share information about their children's learning and development at home.  Children are effectively learning about the importance of healthy lifestyles. They have regular opportunities to exercise and develop their physical skills. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals. They learn to follow effective hygiene routines and brush their teeth after meals.

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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 supervision, training and support for the assistants to ensure they understand and consistently follow safe practice when visitors arrive at the premises 31/08/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that activities are planned appropriately and consider the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child. 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

 explore more ways to develop the language skills of the younger children and children who speak English as an additional language  strengthen the partnerships with the other early years settings that children attend to promote greater continuity in children's learning and development.

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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 viewed a focused activity with the childminder and her assistant, and discussed children's progress and achievements.  The inspector viewed the children's development records.  The inspector saw evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the staff and her assistants, self-evaluation, risk assessment and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written responses to surveys organised by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Since the last inspection, the childminder has made some improvements to her practice. She now ensures that her assistants have completed the necessary background checks and are suitable to work with children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have attended relevant training, and know the procedures to follow if they have any child protection concerns about children in their care. The childminder carries out risk assessments to keep her home safe and secure. She has detailed policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe from harm. The childminder holds discussions with her assistants about their performance and responsibilities. However, she has not made certain that they are confident in dealing with visitors, and the security of children, when she is not on the premises.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has an appropriate understanding of how young children learn. She suitably observes children as they play, and makes notes to inform her records and to identify next steps in children's learning. The childminder ensures that children are offered a blend of activities they choose for themselves and experiences led by their key person. Children enjoy selecting from a wide range of toys, and exploring and experimenting with sensory materials, both indoors and outside. However, the quality of teaching is variable and is not targeted enough at helping children make the best possible progress. Children have periods of inactivity while they wait for resources to be set up. They are sometimes uninterested in adult-led experiences when they are not matched to their individual interests and needs. The childminder has not yet found successful ways to share information with other early years settings. This means the childminder is not fully able to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

complement what children are learning at pre-school or nursery.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children behave well. They develop good manners and are kind to each other. Plenty of praise and encouragement is given to boost children's confidence and self-esteem. Interaction between the childminder, assistants and children is lively and friendly. However, the childminder and assistants have not explored a wide variety of ways they can extend the communication and language skills of younger children and children who speak English as an additional language. Children enjoy going on outings to community groups, where they mix with others and make new friends. They learn about their personal safety and know why they need to use seat belts and car seats when they go on journeys in the car.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children only make steady progress because the quality of teaching is not yet consistently good. They are developing some of the basic skills needed to reach the next steps in their learning and to be prepared for starting nursery or school. Children are becoming independent and learn to listen and play harmoniously with others. They are beginning to count and recognise colours and shapes as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440844 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1053910 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 30

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Braintree, Essex. At times, she works with two assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She receives funding for the provision of early education for three- and four-year-old children. 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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