Childminder EY288593

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2016 10 February 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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's does not use consistently effective methods to manage children's behaviour. At times, children to not receive clear messages about what is expected of them.  Play activities and experiences are not always sufficiently challenging and do not fully engage or occupy children. At times, children lose interest and become distracted. Although children make progress in their learning, this not consistently as good as possible.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not strong enough to help her pinpoint areas where improvement is needed to provide good-quality care for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has worked with her local childcare support worker to address some of the weaknesses from her last inspection and to help her develop her provision further.  Children have trusting relationships with the childminder. She interacts with them in a relaxed and friendly manner, helping to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder supports children's early mathematical development effectively. For example, children learn about the different shapes needed to build their train track.  Parents are suitably informed about their children's care, learning and development.

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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

 increase knowledge and understanding of strategies to manage children's behaviour and implement these effectively, to help develop the children's understanding of acceptable behaviour 14/12/2016

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Due Date

 provide children with challenging and enjoyable learning experiences that meet their individual needs and help them make good progress. 14/12/2016

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

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Due Date

 make better use of ongoing self-evaluation to more accurately identify areas that require improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children, and looked at the play equipment and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, including discussing the quality of teaching after viewing activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and talked to the children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at documentation including a sample of children's records.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Since the last inspection the childminder has made improvements to various aspects of her provision. However, some weaknesses remain in the quality of teaching and behaviour management. The childminder has developed a pack for parents to inform them about her provision. She encourages parents to share details of their children's achievements at home to help provide continuity for children's learning. The childminder recognises the importance of updating her knowledge, for example, by refreshing her safeguarding training. However, she does not evaluate her provision thoroughly enough to incorporate all areas for improvement. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role to protect children and has suitable measures in place to help keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children enjoy a variety of play activities and experiences that, overall, cover all areas of learning. However, when the childminder plans activities she does not leave enough opportunity for children to explore their own ideas or to experience enough challenge. Children sometimes lose interest in the learning experience. The childminder joins in with the children's play. For instance, her relaxed conversations help to support children's communication appropriately. She teaches children about numbers. For example, as they enjoy building the train track, she encourages them to count how many train carriages they have. Children listen to stories well and repeat familiar words and phrases.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The support for children to develop good behaviour is inconsistent. The childminder uses some effective methods to support them to play together and develop control over their actions. However, on occasion, she does not make her expectations of behaviour clear. The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment. Children are able to safely access the toys and resources. Children enjoy activities that support their physical development such as frequent outings to local parks.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not always make the best possible progress in their learning to prepare them as well as possible for their future learning. They develop some appropriate skills to help them become independent learners such as helping to cut up their fruit at snack time. Children move about the play space with confidence and learn to consider how to keep themselves safe. For example, they understand the procedures to follow if they need to evacuate the premises in an emergency.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288593 Local authority Poole Inspection number 1057674 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Branksome, Poole, in Dorset. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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