Childminder EY483061

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 Not applicable

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

 The two-way exchange of information with parents and with schools attended by children in the childminder's care is not sufficiently strong. This does not promote fully the continuity of care and play experiences for children.  Children are not always offered access to a broad range of play experiences overall. They do not have many opportunities to contribute to the organisation of the setting.  Reflections on the quality of the provision are not robust enough. The childminder does not take into account the views of parents and children to help her identify improvements.  The childminder has not yet identified targeted professional development opportunities to help her improve the quality of her interactions with children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are learning about how to keep themselves healthy. They enjoy daily exercise and fresh air during visits to local parks. Children benefit from nutritious home-cooked meals and constant access to drinking water. They follow good hygiene routines, such as handwashing.  Children's behaviour is good. They are gently reminded to follow rules and boundaries. Children are learning to share and take turns.  Children are happy, settled and confident. They enjoy their time at the childminder's home and form positive relationships with the childminder and each other.

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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

 strengthen the two-way exchange of information with parents and with schools. 28/10/2016

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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

 enhance the range of play experiences offered on a daily basis to meet all children's needs and interests and support their independent choices  refine reflections on practice to include the views of parents and children  identify and plan targeted continuing professional development opportunities to support improvements to the childminder's interactions with children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to some parents during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not build effective partnerships with parents and the school attended by children in her care. However, she collects basic facts from parents about children's likes, dislikes and care needs at the start. The initial and ongoing exchanges of information about children's needs and interests are not strong enough to ensure good continuity of care and to inform planning for challenging play experiences. Communication with parents about their children's experiences at the setting is insufficient. The childminder has access to children's records of learning from school, however, she does not always use these to inform planning of activities. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows where to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. Although the childminder completes mandatory training, including paediatric first aid, she has not identified targeted

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

opportunities for professional development to enhance her skills when interacting with children. Reflections on her practice do not take into account the views of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not always plan a wide choice of exciting and stimulating activities based on children's interests and skills. Children spend much of their time at the childminder's home engaged in a narrow range of play experiences. However, on occasions, they take part in art and craft activities. For example, they happily decorate photograph frames to take home as gifts for their families. Children enjoy exploring how to mix paints and choosing craft materials to stick to the card frames. The childminder encourages children to think creatively and solve problems. However, at times, she does not consistently interact with children to promote their enjoyment. The childminder regularly takes children on visits to the park to help develop their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not take into account the views of children when planning play experiences, although she does consult with them about choices of food, such as vegetables for their meals. Children's views and preferences are not sought well enough to motivate them to make independent choices in play activities. However, children are supported to develop some independence skills during their everyday routines. The childminder gives children regular praise and encouragement. Children behave well and demonstrate positive relationships with each other. They form strong friendships across the age groups. This boosts children's confidence and self-esteem and helps to develop their social skills. Overall, children develop a sense of belonging in the childminder's home and take an active part in routines of the day, such as mealtimes. They are provided with a range of healthy foods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483061 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1000063 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Boosbeck area of Cleveland. She operates all year round from 7.40am to 8.40am and 3pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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