Childminder 125644

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2016 27 February 2013

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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 assess and monitor children's development consistently to enable her to accurately identify any emerging gaps in their learning and help them make the best possible progress. Overall, children make sound progress in their learning from their starting points.  The childminder does not always provide children with sufficient choices and learning experiences that reflect their interests and extend their learning.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to learn to value differences in other people and communities.  The childminder is in breach of the Childcare Register requirements. Although she understands safeguarding procedures, she does not have the required written safeguarding statement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is calm, kind and caring. She provides a homely environment where children settle easily and feel secure.  Children form sound emotional bonds with the childminder. They behave well and respond positively to the childminder's instructions.  Children move around independently and safely. The childminder helps children develop a sound awareness of how to stay safe.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 make better use of observation and assessment to precisely identify children's next steps in learning and plan challenging activities 31/10/2016

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Due Date

 produce a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect. 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

 provide more opportunities for children to take the lead and develop their own play experiences  create more opportunities for children to develop their awareness of positive differences in their community and the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors and in the garden.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector discussed childcare practice with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of a parent spoken to at the inspection.  The inspector looked at how the childminder has been improving her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Since the previous inspection, the childminder has taken some steps to improve her practice. For example, she has been working with an early years adviser to identify and address areas needing improvement. In addition, the childminder has implemented an observation and assessment system. However, at times the childminder does not provide enough challenge and variety for children due to continued weaknesses in her assessment of their progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has maintained a first aid certificate and completed safeguarding training. She forms appropriate partnerships with parents to share information and help support children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder gains some helpful information from new parents about children's development and interests. She does some tracking of children's progress. However, she does not have an in-depth knowledge of every child's abilities and how to plan experiences appropriate to their development. Despite this, the childminder generally interacts appropriately with children and extends their play. For example, when the childminder saw a child showing an interest in shadows she encouraged the child to make butterflies and crocodile images using her hands. The child developed her coordination as she explored the different shadows she could make. The childminder helps young children develop sound communication skills, for example, by repeating and reinforcing words with them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder helps children develop sound physical skills, for example, they learn to catch and throw balls. Children develop healthy lifestyles. They enjoy active play outdoors and eat healthy foods. The childminder teaches children good manners and the importance of sharing. Children play happily with their friends. However, the childminder does not provide sufficient opportunities for children to explore and celebrate differences in people in the wider world.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children are making adequate rather than good progress in the skills they need to be ready for school. Some learning experiences do not provide sufficient challenge to enable children to build on their developing skills. Children are becoming confident and independent. They have some opportunities to make choices and decisions about what they want to do. Children develop sound communication skills and readily share their experiences. They learn to manage their personal care needs. Children count and develop sound mathematical skills. They concentrate and persevere, for example, when completing puzzles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 125644 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1052702 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Cranbrook, Kent. The childminder offers care from 8.30am to 4pm from Tuesday to Friday, term times only.

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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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