Childminder 250752

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 2016 22 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 is not confident about the process to follow if an allegation of abuse is made against herself or a family member.  The childminder does not teach effectively to fully inspire and motivate children to learn so that they make good progress.  The childminder does not routinely share the progress check for children aged between two and three years with parents or give them a copy of the summary.  The childminder does not accurately identify weaknesses in the setting to promote continuous improvement and a good quality experience for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has addressed the actions from her last inspection. She has improved how she uses what she knows about the children to plan activities to meet their individual learning needs. The childminder has also attended training in managing children's behaviour to ensure that she manages it appropriately.  The childminder assesses children's learning and tracks their progress. This helps her identify if children are making progress across all areas of learning so that any gaps can be identified and addressed.  Children are happy and settled in this welcoming childminding setting. They readily go to the childminder for a chat and support as they play.  The childminder builds friendly and trusting relationships with parents. She keeps them fully informed about their children's day.

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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

 develop knowledge and understanding of the process to follow if an allegation is made against herself or a family member 30/09/2016

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Due Date

 improve the quality of teaching to ensure that children are motivated to learn and make good progress 30/11/2016

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Due Date

 share the findings of the progress check for children aged between two and three years with parents and give them a copy of the summary. 30/09/2016

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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

 establish an effective programme of self-evaluation, in order to accurately identify weaknesses in the setting and plan for continuous improvement.

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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 spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at activity planning, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and records.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report concerns about children. Although she is not confident about what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a family member, the childminder would report to Ofsted to ensure that the regulator is informed. The childminder reflects on her day to identify what has gone well and what has not. However, her self-evaluation does not identify the weaknesses in her teaching practice to ensure a good quality play and learning experience for children. The childminder reviews her policies and procedures to ensure that they reflect her practice. Parents speak highly of the childminder, describing her as a person who is friendly, supportive and honest. The childminder keeps parents informed but does not routinely share the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Parents are not given a copy of the summary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children do not sustain interest in the activities provided. The childminder does not ensure a consistently good quality of teaching to support children's motivation and eagerness to play and learn. However, she does respond well to children's short concentration spans. She is led by the children and readily moves from activity to activity. The childminder plays with the children and often asks them to name colours or shapes, such as when they are colouring in printed pictures. The childminder knows the children well and talks confidently about them. She is aware of what children like to do and supports this effectively, such as moving activities outdoors where children prefer to play and learn. The childminder listens to what children say and engages them in simple conversations. She repeats words back to children so that they hear them pronounced correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children's welfare is not totally protected due to the weakness in leadership and management. Despite this, their emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder establishes warm, caring relationships with the children in her care. She supports them well as they move from home to her childminding setting. She finds out about established routines for sleeping and feeding and continues these to promote continuity of care. The childminder is a good role model. The childminder treats children with respect and positive regard. She gives meaningful praise for good behaviour and individual effort, effectively building children's self-esteem. Children play well together and consider the needs of others as they play.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Despite the weakness in the quality of teaching, children develop the basic skills for future learning, such as when they move on to nursery or school. They develop the confidence to embrace new experiences and are encouraged to have regard for their personal hygiene. The childminder supports their awareness of good hygiene habits, such as washing their hands when appropriate. Children learn about capacity during activities in the water tray and count as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 250752 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1051182 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and lives in Felixstowe, Suffolk. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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Telephone number

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