Childminder 506952

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2016 7 April 2016

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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 Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 Although assessments of children’s progress is beginning to emerge this is not yet robust enough to accurately identify gaps and to plan for the next steps in each child’s development.  The childminder does not always support the progress of the most able children to successfully extend their learning.  At times during their play children are not given time to ponder, think about what they want to say and explore their own ideas to extend their learning.  Self-evaluation does not sufficiently focus on improving the quality of teaching to enable the childminder to support children to make better progress.

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It has the following strengths

 It is evident that children have developed strong bonds with the childminder which promotes their well-being. Children feel happy, secure and confident.  The childminder has worked hard to develop positive working relationships with parents. She has focused on a joint approach to supporting children’s development which successfully helps to promote children’s learning at home.  Children enjoy a wide variety of resources that excite and interest them. They play for long periods, building their concentration and persisting with activities.  The childminder works effectively with other settings that children attend to support their learning and help them reach their full potential.

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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

 develop the systems to assess children’s progress to ensure that this focuses on the next steps in their learning and that any emerging gaps are swiftly identified. 04/11/2016

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 ensure more able children are provided with play and learning opportunities that challenge them to achieve their full potential. 04/11/2016

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

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 ensure that children are given time to think and respond to questions to explore their own ideas.  develop the self evaluation systems to ensure areas for improvement are precise, robust and focus on improving outcomes in children’s learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies, procedures, evidence of the continued suitability of the childminder and her family and discussed self evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from letters provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has worked hard since the previous inspection to update her knowledge. Consequently she is now secure in the steps she would take if she had concerns about a child, or if there was an allegation made against a person in her household. The childminder has made some progress since her last inspection in considering how she can improve her practice, with a particular focus on improving children’s learning and development. This has resulted in her planning, observations and assessments steadily improving which has mostly benefited the children’s learning. Parents are regularly involved in discussions about how to continue their child’s learning at home which is already having a positive impact on the progress that children make. The childminder shows a keen attitude to researching ideas and trying out new activities. Training has been focused on welfare and safeguarding, however, she is beginning to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

identify some professional development opportunities to enhance the quality of teaching and further improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder makes checks on children's development which help her to plan activities and experiences that support children’s individual learning. The childminder shows a clear understanding of where children are at in their stage of development. However, planning is not always sufficiently focused on supporting them to achieve their next steps. Parents are informed of their child’s progress with summaries of their child’s development. The childminder has developed positive working relationships with other settings the children attend to share information about each child’s progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have developed very strong emotional bonds with the childminder. Consequently they arrive at the setting and separate very easily from their parents. Children confidently approach the childminder for support but are also confident to choose activities that interest them and initiate play with their friends. Resources engage and excite them. They sit and persist in their chosen activities for long periods of time for their age. Children are consistently praised for their efforts and achievements promoting their self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities. Children are learning to share and take turns. The childminder deals with any disagreements quickly and successfully by providing encouragement for children to work together.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Assessment of each child’s development is beginning to emerge. However, this is not always sufficiently focused to ensure that any gaps emerging in children's learning are quickly identified. Most children are making steady progress overall. However, where children are ahead of the expected levels of development for their age, challenge and extension for their learning is not always well planned. This does not ensure that they can make as much progress as possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506952 Local authority Northumberland Inspection number 1074057 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 April 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Bedlington, Northumberland. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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