Childminder EY332871

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2016 11 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 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 lacks a secure understanding of the changes that must be notified to Ofsted. She has not informed Ofsted of some changes to people living on the premises.  The childminder lacks understanding of the requirement to carry out a progress check for children aged between two and three years and how to involve parents in this process.  The childminder does not do enough to establish effective partnership working with other settings that children attend to promote consistency in children's care and learning.  Not enough progress has been made since the last inspection to raise the quality of the provision to good.

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It has the following strengths

 Children benefit from the childminder's attention and support. This fosters their emotional well-being and helps them to feel happy and safe.  Children learn to behave well. They enjoy visiting a toddler group where they mix with other children and learn how to share and play cooperatively alongside others.  The playroom is well equipped with a good selection of resources to promote children's learning and skills.

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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

 gain knowledge and understanding of how to carry out the required progress check for children aged between two and three years, in order to ensure that this is completed as part of effective assessment arrangements and that parents are provided with a short written summary of their child's progress. 03/08/2016

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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

 improve arrangements for sharing information and working in partnership with other settings children attend to promote consistency in their care and learning and help them to make good progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has made some improvements since the last inspection. For instance, she has attended a 'getting to good' seminar and has improved the way she monitors children's learning. However, progress has not been good enough to raise the standard of her practice and further weaknesses have emerged. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She knows how to recognise and report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is not clear about her responsibility to inform Ofsted of changes to people who live and work on the premises. She did not tell Ofsted about three family members who are no longer resident, including her daughter who worked as her assistant. However, this has no significant impact on children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not carry out the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years to identify their strengths and any areas where progress is less than expected. She does not provide parents with a written summary of their child's progress in the prime areas of learning. Furthermore, the childminder has not yet considered how to work in partnership with other settings that children attend to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning. The childminder demonstrates some sound teaching skills. She interacts well with the children and communicates with them as she plays alongside them. The childminder uses individual plans for the children, which include activities that are linked to their interests and promote all areas of their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shows a gentle and caring approach towards the children. She works well with parents and gathers valuable information about children's needs on entry. This enables her to provide tailored care and support from the start of their placement. Parents say that the childminder provides great care and that children enjoy the activities on offer. The childminder offers children lots of praise and encouragement, which has a positive impact on their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder helps children to learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They exercise regularly when they play in the garden or visit the local park. Children develop a good understanding of safety, such as why they need to hold hands when they walk through the kitchen to the bathroom.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady, but not good progress in their learning. This is because there are gaps in the arrangements for assessing children's achievements. As a result, children are not fully supported to be ready for the next stage of learning. Children enjoy taking part in craft activities and the childminder supports them to develop their skills, such as recognising colours. Children have fun completing large floor puzzles, which helps them to develop their problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332871 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1043728 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Stoke-on-Trent. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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