Childminder EY482078

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2016 Not applicable

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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's monitoring processes do not yet effectively help her to ensure that children promptly receive the support they need and any gaps in development steadily close.  The childminder does not consistently involve all parents in their children's learning. She does not know all children's starting points and what they learn at home. This does not help all children make good progress and be ready for their next stage in learning.  The childminder does not form effective partnerships with other settings children attend to share a range of development information and take children's learning further.  The childminder misses opportunities to fully support and build on children's independence skills, such as encouraging them to put on their shoes and peel fruit.  Self-evaluation is not sufficiently robust to help the childminder and her assistant consistently identify areas of weakness and target areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has secure recruitment and induction processes in place. For example, she conducts interviews on assistants, completes the relevant suitability checks and ensures they understand her safeguarding policy.  Children behave well. The childminder provides clear guidance and explanations to help children learn to manage their own behaviour. For instance, she encourages them to share and take turns during games.

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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 monitoring of the educational programme to help all children make good progress and to help identify and steadily close any gaps in development 19/09/2016

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 develop partnerships with all parents to share more information about children's learning and care needs 19/09/2016

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 improve information sharing with other settings children attend to help support continuity in their learning. 19/09/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 increase opportunities for children to do things for themselves and build their independence skills further  improve self-evaluation to identify areas of weakness and set targets for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and held discussions in relation to observations of the assistant's interaction with children; and children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector viewed all the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times and in particular about children's learning and safeguarding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's self-evaluation is not fully effective in identifying areas of weakness and target areas for improvement. She does not use her monitoring processes well. This does not help her ensure children swiftly receive the support they need and make steady progress from their starting points. She does not form good partnerships with other settings children attend to share information to support continuity in their learning and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of the signs that would cause them concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. The childminder monitors the work of her assistant well. For example, regular meetings and discussions of training needs help to improve practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not form effective partnerships with all parents to share regular information about their children's development from their starting points. This does not support children to consistently make the best possible progress. The childminder and her assistant interact positively with children and help them build confidence in their own abilities. For example, they provide positive praise and encouragement. The childminder develops children's understanding; for example, she explains to them how to play a bowling game. The childminder encourages children's mathematical development. For example, she asks them to compare if the tower of bricks they have built is taller than them. Children develop their social skills and learn about the world around them. For example, the childminder and her assistant visits parks and groups with them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children form secure emotional attachments and positive relationships with the childminder; for example, she provides extra care and attention when needed. The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles. For instance, she gives them choices at mealtimes and talks to them about what foods are nutritious. This helps supports their physical well-being. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder practises regular emergency procedures with them and teaches them about safety during outings. She helps children learn to respect and value each other's differences. For instance, she offers online programs in different languages and they celebrate festivals.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not always make steady progress from their starting points. However, they are building some skills for their future learning. They build on their mathematical skills, such as naming shapes and counting during potato printing. Children develop their physical skills; for example, they knock down inflatable elephant skittles with a ball.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482078 Local authority Kent Inspection number 994859 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Maidstone, Kent. She offers care on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder works with an assistant. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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