Childminder EY242254

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 2016 7 March 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:

 Occasionally, children show less respect for others when they do not listen to instructions or are reluctant to share toys and equipment.  Children's learning opportunities are not maximised as the childminder does not routinely observe, monitor and track their progress.  The childminder has recently started to reflect on her practice and evaluate her provision. She has not yet considered all areas of her practice and fully identified where improvements can be made.  The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's daily activities. However, she does not routinely share detailed information with them about their children's learning and development that helps them to support their learning at home.  The childminder has not yet developed systems to share information with other settings that children attend to promote continuity in their learning.  The childminder is not able to accurately track children's progress as she does not

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

gather detailed information from parents about children's early learning on entry.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They are happy, confident learners who enjoy making choices in their play.  The childminder successfully promotes children's independence skills. Children are keen to help with tidying activities and are encouraged to do things for themselves.  The childminder takes children to the local park and other places of interest on a regular basis. This helps children to develop their understanding of the local community and the living world.

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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

 improve strategies that help children to play cooperatively and respect others 30/11/2016

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Due Date

 establish observation and assessment systems that consistently monitor and track children's progress to identify any emerging gaps or next steps in learning. 30/11/2016

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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

 ensure that self-evaluation covers all areas of practice and helps to improve the quality of provision  develop systems for sharing information about children's learning and development with parents and other settings that children attend  gather more-detailed information from parents when children first start about what they already know and can do.

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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 and held discussions at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, including progress checks and a range of other documentation and policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability checks for adults living and working on the premises and the childminder's training records.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of local safeguarding arrangements, including the procedures for passing on any child protection concerns. She ensures that she keeps up to date with current safeguarding issues. The childminder and her assistant have recently attended relevant safeguarding training. Children are kept safe in the childminder's home. She regularly assesses risks and uses appropriate safety measures to help to ensure that children are safe in her care. Children have regular opportunities to practise fire evacuation procedures. The childminder works alongside her assistant to monitor and supervise his practice. She has identified further training opportunities. The childminder has not yet developed effective systems for observing, assessing and monitoring children's learning and development. This means their progress is not maximised and any gaps in learning

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

are not quickly identified. The childminder has also not developed systems to assess and improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides children with a range of interesting play opportunities that they enjoy. Children sustain their interest for long periods of time during child-initiated activities. The childminder introduces children to the key skills they need in readiness for school. She encourages them to recognise numbers and colours in their play. Children have opportunities to practise their early writing skills using a variety of different tools and materials. They enjoy sharing books with the childminder. She interacts with children as they play, supporting the development of their communication and language skills. However, the childminder does not clearly identify children's starting points on entry or closely monitor their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder and her assistant are very caring and attentive. They form close bonds with children which helps them to settle quickly. The childminder encourages children to practise their independence skills. For example, they learn how to put on their own shoes and dress themselves. The childminder promotes healthy and hygienic practices. She provides nutritious meals and snacks and teaches children about the importance of handwashing before eating. Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and be physically active. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. Children's behaviour is variable. For example, they do not always listen to instructions or willingly share toys and resources. The childminder has yet to develop a range of strategies that helps children learn alternative ways to behave.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are developing the confidence to explore their learning environment and actively engage in a range of activities. They make some progress in their learning and development. However, children's learning opportunities are not maximised. The childminder does not routinely share detailed information about children's learning and development with parents or other settings that children attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY242254 Local authority Wirral Inspection number 1042791 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in the Prenton area of the Wirral. She works with an assistant. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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