Childminder EY438682

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2016 10 July 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 always maintain a record of children's hours of attendance as required. This is also a breach of requirements for the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not fully extend outdoor learning opportunities for children who prefer to play outside.  The childminder does not apply her understanding of the learning and development requirements well overall. She does not find out precise information about children's starting points to track their progress and plan future learning, to encourage good or better outcomes.  The childminder does not consistently encourage children to do things for themselves to further develop their independence.

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It has the following strengths

 Children play happily and they develop good imaginations during make-believe play.  Children behave well and the childminder regularly praises them to build on their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder has a suitable knowledge of local safeguarding procedures to protect children. She carries out risk assessments for her premises and outings so children are safe across all environments they use.  The childminder soundly reflects on her provision overall, develops her knowledge and works with other professionals to improve her practice.

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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

 maintain an accurate daily record of children's hours of attendance. 10/08/2016

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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

 obtain precise information about children's starting points and track their progress more closely, to securely plan their next steps for learning  plan more stimulating activities to further challenge the learning of children who learn best outdoors, to encourage their thoughts, ideas and interests  encourage children to try out tasks for themselves more consistently to make the most of their growing independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, inside and in the garden, and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with new legislation to help protect children. She knows the signs and symptoms to look out for and the action to take if she has concerns. However, although the childminder has kept some records of children's attendance, she has not maintained a daily record to fully support children's welfare. Since the last inspection, the childminder has taken steps to improve her service. For example, she has improved her partnerships with parents by sharing ideas to support children's learning at home. She has also built on children's imaginative and creative play opportunities. The childminder has suitable partnerships with parents and they are informed about their children's daily routines and activities. When children attend pre- school, the childminder makes relationships with their key person to further complement their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder knows the children well and she provides some activities linked to their interests. In the main, she understands how children learn and develop. However, she does not gather precise information from parents when they first start to monitor their progress and plan their next steps in learning to a good standard. The childminder provides a suitable range of toys and resources and children help themselves. She uses some effective teaching skills, such as demonstrating how to make sandcastles as children explore capacity by filling and emptying containers. Children use their imaginative skills well, such as when they engage in singing and playing musical instruments. They develop their creativity; for example, as they paint pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder builds close relationships with children and she responds positively to their needs. She encourages children to use good manners and respect others. Children make steady progress in their physical skills; for example, as they crawl through tunnels and ride trikes. However, the childminder does not challenge the learning of children who learn best outdoors to a good level. During the routine of the day, the childminder helps children learn good hygiene practices and offers healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children learn to hold a pencil correctly, in preparation for writing. They make steady, rather than good, progress overall. They confidently count, and name colours and shapes during their play. Children know where to put their coats and shoes. However, there are times when the children are not as independent as possible; for example, with putting on their aprons and pouring paint for their activities. Overall, children gain the knowledge and skills they require for their next stages in learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438682 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1055498 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Conniburrow, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday from 7am until 7pm, for most of the year.

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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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