Childminder 205616

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2016 11 August 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 assessments of children's starting points and abilities are not always accurate enough. This means that she does not always have a good level of understanding of all children's progress.  The childminder does not work effectively enough in partnership with other early years settings or professionals to help support continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder does not involve parents in assessing the quality of her practice, to make sure she identifies all aspects of the provision that need improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a good range of resources for children which is easily accessible, thereby supporting their independence.  The childminder shares information daily with parents about activities that children take part in. She gathers information about children's dietary and medical needs when they first start. This helps her to cater appropriately for children's individual care needs.  The childminder promotes positive behaviour in her home. She gives children lots of praise and has strategies that help them to understand their own and others' feelings.

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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

 use assessment to clearly identify children's starting points and next steps in learning, in order to plan successfully for their good progress 16/11/2016

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Due Date

 establish firm partnerships with other early years settings and professionals involved in the care and learning of children. 16/11/2016

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

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Due Date

 develop self-evaluation procedures and involve parents so that weaknesses in practice are identified and addressed promptly.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has processes in place to assess children's development. However, she does not do this accurately enough for all of the children in her care. This means that not all children have their learning planned for well enough from the start of their placement. As a result, not all children are making the progress they should. The childminder has a generally good knowledge of child development and provides activities based on children's individual interests, to help engage and motivate them. She does not liaise with other early years settings and professionals involved in children's care and learning effectively enough, to make sure relevant information is shared and there is a consistent approach to children's care and learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and where to report any concerns she has about children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Some children do not have their levels of achievement accurately assessed. This means that the childminder is unable to plan effectively and make sure these children make as much progress as possible. However, she does observe children as they play and has an accurate overview of children's interests. She knows children's likes and dislikes and plans different experiences for them, that she knows they will enjoy. She uses clear, simple language, gestures and sign language to communicate with children. This helps her to communicate effectively with children who have special educational needs and disabilities. Children learn new words and repeat words back to the childminder. The childminder looks at books with children to develop their literacy skills. She points out animals and names them. Children copy her, which extends their vocabulary. The childminder raises children's self-esteem by praising their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in the quality of teaching impact negatively on children's personal development. However, children demonstrate that they are happy and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. The childminder helps children to understand about road safety. She talks to children about crossing the road safely when walking in the street. The childminder reminds children about good hygiene practices and helps them to clean their hands prior to eating. She encourages children to gain a sense of responsibility. For example, she asks them to help her to prepare the snack area.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The lack of accurate assessment and effective planning for some children means that they are not all provided with enough opportunities to reach their full potential. Nevertheless, children are developing skills needed to prepare them for school. They are sociable and confident. Children are physically active and visit the local park to extend their upper body strength on more strenuous equipment. They walk through leaves and explore the natural environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 205616 Local authority North East Lincolnshire Inspection number 1058020 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Grimsby. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She supports children who have special educational needs and disabilities.

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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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