Childminder EY254425

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 2016 14 May 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 does not always ensure activities are precisely focused on children's individual learning needs.  The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the procedures she must follow should an allegation be made against herself or anyone living or working on the childminding premises.  The childminder does not fully support her assistants to raise their knowledge of childcare issues and to develop their teaching skills further.  The childminder does not offer information to parents to help them further develop their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not thorough enough to identify targets for improvement. Additionally, she does not fully involve parents in this process.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a safe and secure environment in which to care for children.  The environment is well resourced and organised to ensure children are able to initiate their own play.  Children practise their self-help skills throughout the day. They use the toilet facilities with increasing independence and enjoy helping to prepare their own meals at lunchtime.  The childminder meets children's individual care routines by obtaining clear information from parents before their children start.

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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

 use observations and assessments effectively to identify what children need to learn next and use this information to shape learning experiences for each child 25/08/2016

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Due Date

 raise awareness of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder, household members or an assistant. 25/08/2016

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

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Due Date

 strengthen the opportunities for assistants to undertake appropriate training and professional development  develop ways to share information with parents in order to help in guiding their children's learning at home  seek the views of parents about the quality of the provision and contribute these to the self-evaluation to help drive improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities and spoke to the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder and her assistant about their knowledge and practice at appropriate points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistants.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder continually reviews risks in the environment and ensures children are supervised at all times. The childminder is aware of any signs that may cause concerns about a child's welfare and knows what to do to protect them. Although, she has not considered what to do should an allegation be made against herself or anyone working or living on the premises. The childminder identifies some areas for development herself. However, her evaluation processes are not fully effective in identifying areas to improve. For example, she does not actively seek parent's views so they can contribute to the evaluation process. The childminder ensures that adults working with children are suitable. She has introduced procedures to observe and monitor their practice but has not considered fully how she can support them in their professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Since her last inspection, the childminder has taken some steps to improve the provision for children's learning and development. She provides a range of activities across all areas of learning and has improved the outdoor provision. She observes children and monitors children's progress. Despite this, she is not yet using this information well enough to identify what children need to learn next to progress their learning. The childminder is aware of the need to assess children's development between the age of two and three years old. She carries this out when appropriate and involves parents in this process. The childminder supports children's language development. For example, she speaks clearly to them and engages them in conversation. Parents receive regular daily updates about what children have been doing at the setting. However, the current arrangements do not ensure that parents are provided with sufficient information to be able to guide their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

children's learning effectively at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children form secure bonds with the childminder and her assistants, which promotes their well-being. They are happy, settled and demonstrate increasing confidence. For example, they chat to visitors and engage them in their play. They behave well and are learning about sharing and taking turns. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them how to use the outdoor equipment in a correct manner. Children learn about healthy practices, such as washing their hands when appropriate. The childminder ensures children have suitable sun protection when playing outdoors and children quickly learn the routine for this. Equipment and resources are kept in a clean, well-maintained manner.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not making good progress in preparation for starting school. However, they are generally motivated to learn and concentrate well during some activities. They make their own choices and learn to manage some tasks for themselves to promote their independence. Children are sociable and enjoy interacting with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY254425 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1050996 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 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Richmond. She works from her parent's home in Richmond, of whom are also her assistants. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for 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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