Childminder EY452502

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2016 14 May 2016

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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 changes toddlers' nappies directly on the lounge floor. This poses a hygiene issue for children playing with toys in the same area later in the day. Also, children's understanding of good hygiene practice is not always adequately supported, to ensure they have a growing understanding of how to keep themselves healthy.  The childminder does not consistently use her observations of children new to the setting to robustly plan for their future learning, to ensure they make rapid progress.  The childminder does not gain enough information from parents when children first start attending about what their child already knows and can do. This means she is not able to accurately plan for children's learning from the very start of a placement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has made a concerted effort to make improvements since the last inspection. She has completed all required paperwork and additional qualifications and training. She has sought help from the local authority development worker and has readily implemented a number of suggested improvements.  Children enjoy the welcoming environment where they can easily access equipment that interests them. They show good levels of concentration during activities because the childminder plays with the children and shows them how to use the toys.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are confident to express their needs for snacks and activities. The childminder ensures clear routines are developed to meet their need for comfort, rest and refreshment, as well as play.

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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

 provide suitable, hygienic facilities for changing any children who are in nappies and develop children's understanding of good hygiene practices and the reasons why they are important 31/10/2016

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 ensure information gained from observations and assessments of children's progress are consistently used to plan for their future learning to help all children make at least good progress. 31/10/2016

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 obtain more information from parents about what children already know and can do and use this information to support the assessment of children's initial starting points and provide activities that actively build upon skills that the children already have.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation documents and a selection of policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She has assessed the risks of toys and ensured clear fire evacuation processes are in place. The childminder is aware of the local child protection referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. She keeps a reflection diary which helps her continually plan and monitor improvements to her provision. She welcomes good practice ideas shared with her by early years professionals and fellow childminders. She has attended a number of courses as part of her professional development. However, hygiene arrangements and the planning for children's learning and development are not yet good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder's teaching is inconsistent because her planning of activities for children new to the setting is limited. This results in her planning activities that actively support the learning of children who have attended for some months. Such activities include recognition of shapes, pattern and simple calculations and developing speech through rhymes and simple phrases. Children new to the setting are well cared for and the activities provide opportunities for them to develop their physical and social skills. However, the childminder is less clear about what she needs to do to target teaching and ensure they are making rapid progress in all areas. The childminder supports children's language development well. She interprets younger toddlers' needs effectively as they communicate through gestures and some first words. She talks to children and explains what is happening. She uses what she learns from courses to enhance her teaching. For

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

example, a course on using books in creative ways enhances story times and the development of children's speech.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder builds good relationships with parents. She gathers adequate information from parents to help support her in meeting children's care needs effectively when they first join, such as routines, likes, dislikes and interests. However, there is less information gathered about their abilities to help her plan for their learning needs. Children are emotionally secure, happy and settled in her care. The childminder helps children develop an understanding of dangers. However, they have less understanding about good hygiene practice at mealtimes and nappy changing facilities are not hygienic enough. The childminder has reviewed her management of children's behaviour and uses a range of positive methods to encourage acceptable behaviour.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children gain basic skills to prepare them for learning in pre-school and school. However, some children are not making as much progress as they could, due to inconsistent planning for their future learning. Children are prepared well emotionally for moving on to other settings. They independently choose resources and learn to manage their care needs. Children are generally well behaved and demonstrate good manners. They are quick to try new skills, enjoy mark making and role play, as well as using construction toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452502 Local authority Stoke on Trent Inspection number 1054049 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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