Childminder EY443733

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 September 2016 14 November 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 Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 At times, opportunities for children to learn are hindered as the childminder and her assistants are not always best deployed to meet children's individual learning needs. Children are occasionally left with a lack of direction and focus as they play independently.  The childminder's system of planning is not yet fully effective. On occasions, activities do not always inspire children to learn as they are not always accurately targeted to their individual needs, interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder's evaluation of her practice is not yet in depth or accurate. She has not identified the areas of provision that are not always fully effective in meeting children's needs.

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It has the following strengths

 The provision outdoors is interesting and stimulating for children, which enthuses them and motivates them to learn. Children play imaginatively and are curious about the world around them. They join in with storytelling outdoors and act out the story as they move around the garden and develop their physical skills.  The childminder is responsive to children's emotional needs and sensitively supports those who are new to the setting with warmth and care. This helps children to build secure attachments, settle quickly and feel confident that their care needs will be met.  The childminder gathers information from parents when children first start about their routines, interests and achievements at home. This helps her to get to know the children and to provide a smooth transition for them into the setting.

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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

 ensure staff are deployed more effectively to enable children to have better quality learning opportunities through positive interactions that support and enhance their learning 16/10/2016

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Due Date

 improve the system of planning so that activities are planned more effectively to engage and motivate the children, and help them to make good progress towards their individual next steps in learning. 16/11/2016

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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

 evaluate all areas of provision more robustly in order to identify where practice can be adapted and improved to more effectively meet children's needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, children's learning and development records, and a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and took account of the written testimonials of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and other household members, and the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's evaluation of her practice is not effective in ensuring good quality provision is maintained. She does not ensure that she evaluates all areas of her provision in a rigorous way, in order to help her identify any weaknesses, such as the difference in the quality of learning indoors and outdoors. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has robust policies in place that are strictly adhered to. She is fully aware of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm and how to report any concerns she has about children's welfare. She works closely with her small staff team and they discuss any ongoing issues and ideas for practice. Her assistants are encouraged to undertake additional training and childcare qualifications to support their role. However, the childminder does not make best use of their skills as the deployment of her assistants is at times inconsistent and they do not always interact with children meaningfully to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

enhance their learning. Parents comment positively about the setting. They are happy that children are safe and well cared for and children's emotional needs are effectively met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is variable. The childminder's plans to promote children's individual development are not highly targeted or updated regularly to take account of their changing needs. Consequently, activities do not consistently inspire and interest children or provide them with a focus. Learning is considerably more successful outdoors where children become motivated and are supported well by the childminder and her assistants. The childminder's assistant makes up stories for the children and follows their imagination as they suggest what might happen next. The assistant joins the children in acting out the story as children become excited and readily join in. Parents are able to keep up to date with children's learning as the childminder shares information on their achievements in the setting. Where the childminder has concerns about children's development, this is discussed with parents to enable them to work together to provide appropriate support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a nurturing and homely environment where children's personal, social and emotional needs are effectively supported. She is vigilant in supporting those children who have special requirements, such as with their diet, to keep them safe and healthy. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. They are encouraged to be kind to others and to use good manners. Staff are friendly, calm and act as good role models to children. Children develop good social skills and learn to share resources and take turns. Children are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles. They have plentiful opportunities in the fresh air and are encouraged to eat healthily. The childminder makes ongoing checks of the environment to ensure it is safe and suitable for children.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not consistently acquire key skills to best help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, such as school. Occasionally, they play without focus and motivation to learn. Their engagement in learning sometimes lacks commitment and concentration. Children are therefore not fully supported to achieve to their full potential.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443733 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1060059 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 30

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Attleborough. She works with up to two assistants at any one time. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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