Childminder 225709

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 August 2016 8 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 has not fully implemented an ambitious programme of professional development. This means that the quality of teaching is not yet good enough.  The childminder does not consistently use the information gained from observations and assessments to plan sharply enough for children's next steps in their learning. Some planned activities are not age-appropriate for younger children.  The childminder does not review her provision effectively enough to set clear targets and drive improvements. She does not make secure plans that help her build on her current practice or ensure she meets all requirements. She has not fully realised her responsibilities in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.  The childminder does not always ensure that the environment she provides for children is free from distraction, in order to fully support their social skills and engage them in high levels of concentration.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form secure attachments with the childminder and are happy and settled in her care. The childminder has a caring and friendly approach. This effectively promotes children's emotional well-being.  Children develop early mathematical and literacy skills in preparation for the next stages of their learning.

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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

 undertake professional development, in order to raise the quality of teaching, and ensure that assessments of children are used effectively to plan age-appropriate activities and their next steps in learning 30/09/2016

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Due Date

 develop an understanding of all welfare requirements, with specific regard to responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998. 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

 ensure that children receive focused attention at all times to fully support their concentration and social skills  establish an effective system of self-evaluation to monitor practice and recognise areas for improvement to raise the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector had a discussion with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the house.  The inspector took account of the views of children and parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's limited understanding of how to evaluate her daily practice means that there are still some weaknesses in the quality of the provision. The childminder has made some positive changes since the last inspection. However, she lacks a good knowledge of the legal requirements. The childminder is not fully aware of her responsibilities in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. However, effective procedures to store photographs confidentially and use them appropriately mean that the impact on children's welfare is minimal. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She ensures that children play in a safe and secure environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder's quality of teaching is not consistent. She has not established a regular programme of continuous professional development, in order to maintain consistently good teaching skills. Although the childminder makes regular observations of children's development, she does not always use this information to plan activities which are age- appropriate or focused sharply enough on what children need to learn next. Generally, children are motivated and play happily. The childminder provides a selection of adult-led and child-initiated activities. She supports children's mathematical skills as she helps them to count and recognise written numerals. The childminder models some vocabulary as she names colours and shapes that children see in their environment. She plans opportunities for children to visit local playgroups, meet with other children and explore their wider community. The childminder works in partnership with parents. They discuss the children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

regularly and this helps to keep parents informed about their children's day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder works in partnership with parents to establish children's care needs. She helps younger children learn about expectations for behaviour and they behave well, responding to the rules and boundaries. However, at times, the environment is overly busy and children cannot fully concentrate. The childminder does not give children her full attention during these times and this impacts on their social skills. Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks which promote their good health. Children learn about keeping safe. They regularly practise what to do in the event of an emergency.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Most children are making typical progress for their age. Children are developing their communication and language skills and they express themselves well. Overall, children develop the basic skills they need for future learning and the move to school. However, weaknesses in the quality of teaching mean that children do not make the best possible progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225709 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1051148 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Wigston, Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8am 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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