Childminder EY453239

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2016 27 June 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 hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification.  Information gained from observations and assessments of children's progress is not used well enough. Activities and experiences provided do not consistently challenge children to learn. The childminder does not effectively consider their individual interests when planning for their future learning. She does not support children to make good progress.  Occasionally, the childminder does not fully support children to use the correct pronunciation of words.  The childminder does not reflect on the quality of her provision effectively to identify areas for improvement in practice.

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It has the following strengths

 Children form close attachments with the childminder and they settle quickly into her home. This supports their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder has positive partnerships with parents and other professionals. She works closely with them, in order to share information about children's learning.  The childminder regularly takes children out into the community, such as to parks, woodlands and educational visits. This helps them to learn about the wider world.

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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

 ensure that a current paediatric first-aid qualification is held and maintained 30/11/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that planned activities and experiences reflect what children need to learn next, take account of their current interests and consistently challenge and motivate them to learn. 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

 enhance teaching skills that help children to use the correct pronunciation of words and further support their speaking skills  improve self-evaluation systems that identify and address weaknesses in the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, training certificates, risk assessments and looked at a sample of her policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback they had provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not hold a current first-aid qualification. Nevertheless, she shows some awareness of how to respond to children's accidents or injuries. This helps to minimise the impact on their well-being. The childminder records all children's minor accidents and the action taken and keeps parents informed of the treatment given. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Generally, the childminder understands how to keep children safe from harm. For example, she has recently accessed training to update her knowledge of child protection and new changes in legislation. The childminder reviews risks regularly to help ensure that she keeps children safe in her home and on outings. She considers the views of parents and children when making changes to her practice. However, the childminder's systems for evaluating her service are not fully effective in detecting and promptly addressing weaknesses.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder monitors children's progress. She recognises their current stage of development and, generally, knows what they need to learn next. However, she does not use this information well enough to help children fully engage in activities. The childminder does not consistently provide planned activities that wholly interest them, offer good levels of challenge and motivate them to learn. Occasionally, she does not pronounce some words correctly when talking with children. This does not fully support their growing understanding of how to speak properly. Overall, children show suitable levels of interest and engagement as they lead their own play. They freely move around the setting and choose from the broad range of resources available. Children enjoy playing with toy vehicles and use their imagination well. For example, they play with pretend cars and drive to a toy garage. Children practise their early writing and creative skills, such as

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children's welfare and well-being are compromised due to weaknesses in leadership and management. Children receive positive praise, which helps to foster their confidence and self-esteem. They develop a suitable understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children are encouraged to tidy away resources before moving on to the next activity. They are supported to learn about being healthy. Children are provided with fresh fruit and healthy snacks. They have regular opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and exercise during outdoor experiences. This helps to support children's physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Generally, children are working within the range of development for their age. However, their future learning is not fully promoted during activities and they do not make enough progress. Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They develop independence, are encouraged to listen to instructions and behave well. Children learn to wash their own hands before eating. Overall, children develop some basic skills that help prepare them for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453239 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1066308 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Euxton, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 5pm, 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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