Childminder 144135

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2016 3 June 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 addressed some of the weaknesses raised at her last inspection. However, she does not consistently challenge children's thinking or extend their learning. She does not use toys and resources well to engage and motivate children. Children do not make the best possible progress in their learning.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not effective enough to help her identify key areas of weakness and identify professional development opportunities to improve outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and settled. They have trusting relationships with the childminder, which helps to support their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder helps to support children's communication skills well, such as through her relaxed conversations with them.  Children learn how to manage their behaviour. The childminder's clear and consistent messages help them, for example, to understand how to use and care for their environment and resources.  The childminder shares information with parents about their children's care and development on a regular basis, and involves them in their children's 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

 improve teaching skills to provide better support and appropriate challenge for children to learn as they play with toys and resources and join in planned activities. 02/10/2016

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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

 make better use of ongoing self-evaluation to more accurately identify professional development opportunities to address areas of practice that require improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children, and reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, including jointly considering the impact of teaching after viewing activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision and read comments from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Since the last inspection, the childminder has made some improvements to her provision. For instance, she gains information from parents about their children's abilities when they first start and discusses how children are developing. However, some weaknesses remain in the quality of teaching. The childminder has not been proactive in identifying areas of her practice that need developing or in seeking support to make improvements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements overall. She has sufficient knowledge of child protection issues and her role to provide a safe environment for children. The childminder communicates with other early years settings that children attend, to help her provide continuity for children's care and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder assesses and monitors children's progress appropriately and shares the information with parents. She understands children's needs and generally provides play opportunities that follow their interests. However, although the childminder joins in with the children's play at times, she does not extend their learning sufficiently to offer them enough challenge through the activities. Children enjoy playing outdoors. They show control as they practise riding the bikes and tractor and gain confidence in their ability to direct them around any obstacles. The childminder speaks with the children to encourage discussion and help support their developing language skills. Children happily talk with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are happy and settled. They are confident to move around and explore their surroundings. The childminder's warm and caring manner helps children form strong attachments. She talks with parents on a regular basis to discuss children's individual needs and welfare. Children have access to an appropriate range of play equipment and toys. However, the childminder does not use resources to stimulate and engage children fully and, at times, children lose interest. The childminder teaches children to take care with the toys in their play. For instance, she explains the importance of not standing on the toys as they might break. Children listen and cooperate well.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make the best possible progress in their learning. The childminder does not challenge them continually to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. Children are developing some appropriate skills to encourage them to become independent learners. For example, they are learning how to manage their personal care routines. Children enjoy their time with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 144135 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1054472 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in Wimborne, Dorset. The childminder works on weekdays all year round. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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