Childminder EY412892

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2016 5 December 2012

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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 closely assess and monitor how well children are progressing towards the early learning goals. This does not ensure that children are supported to make the best possible progress or that activities are precisely focused on their individual learning needs.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not thorough enough to ensure all weaknesses are quickly identified and targeted for improvement. Additionally, parents' views are not routinely sought to support this process.  The childminder has not implemented an ambitious programme of professional development to enhance the quality of teaching and extend her skills and knowledge.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder manages children's behaviour in a positive manner. Consequently, children are beginning to know what is expected of them.  Children are settled and demonstrate that they feel secure in the childminder's care. They are very much at home and enjoy being with her and her children.  Good standards of cleanliness are maintained in all childminding areas to promote children's health.

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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. 19/09/2016

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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

 use self-evaluation purposefully to ensure that any weaknesses are swiftly identified and promptly addressed to improve the quality of learning and development for children  establish an ongoing programme of professional development to enhance the quality of future practice and strengthen teaching skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of child protection procedures and policies. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and of what to do should she have concerns. Risk assessments are in place to support children's safety in the home and on outings. Children are supervised appropriately. The childminder does not undertake thorough self-evaluation and does not routinely seek the views of parents to help her identify areas for improvement. Mandatory training for first aid is completed. However, the childminder has not established a programme of continuous professional development to enhance her teaching skills. The childminder has positive partnerships with parents and they speak highly of the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides a range of activities in her home and takes children to various community groups to provide additional experiences. However, her teaching is not strong because she does not complete secure assessments of what children already know and can do. Therefore, activities that she plans are not always based what children need to learn next. For example, a painting activity is not adapted so that it is sufficiently interesting and appropriately challenging for each child. As a result, children loose interest and gain little from the experience. The childminder interacts positively with children. She promotes their speaking skills by talking to them and encouraging responses. Outings to places, such as nature areas and parks, enable children to learn about the world in which they live and promote their physical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder spends time supporting children to settle into her care. She gathers information from parents which forms the basis of the care she provides. Daily discussions inform parents of their child's day. The childminder is warm and caring and shows an interest in what children are doing. This promotes children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder understands the importance of helping children to lead healthy lifestyles. She provides them with nutritious food and opportunities for physical exercise. Healthy practices are promoted through routines, such as washing hands before meals.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Although children are confident and eager to learn, they are not supported well enough to make consistently good progress. However, children do learn some skills they will need for the next stage in their learning. For example, they are becoming more confident in larger groups. Additionally, their independence is increasing as they manage simple tasks for themselves and choose what they want to play with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412892 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1059874 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Middlesbrough. 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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