Childminder EY365821

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2016 30 October 2014

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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 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:

 The childminder does not exchange information with parents regarding children's precise learning needs and the progress they are making in their learning. She does not share sufficient details about how learning can be supported at home.  The childminder does not regularly self-evaluate her practice. She has not kept up to date with all new childcare legislation relevant to childminding.  Children do not regularly participate in play opportunities that enable them to use all of their senses to explore a variety of media and materials.

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It has the following strengths

 Children play in a welcoming, family environment where their well-being is effectively promoted by the childminder. This helps children feel safe, secure and valued.  The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of child development. She successfully organises activities she knows the children will enjoy and that provides them with some challenge in their learning.  The childminder has a high regard for children's safety and ensures all areas of her home and garden are safe and suitable to use before children arrive. She has clear procedures in place to evacuate children from the home in the event of an emergency.

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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

 implement procedures for exchanging information with parents about children's learning and development, sharing precise details about their progress, in order for them to be able to continue to support learning at home. 28/11/2016

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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

 review procedures in place for keeping up to date with any new legislation in relation to childcare  give children more opportunities to experiment with a range of media through sensory exploration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's observations and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection issues and understands how to report any concerns. Adults within the home have undertaken suitability checks. The childminder has made some improvements since her last inspection. She now assesses her observations of children's learning more closely. The childminder shares basic written information about their children's day with parents. However, parents do not have sufficient opportunity to contribute to their children's learning or know what their precise learning needs are so they can offer support. Self-evaluation of the setting is not robust enough to ensure that the childminder is focusing on improving her practice and in keeping herself up to date with changes in childcare and in particular new legislation. Suitable procedures are in place for when children attend other settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder interacts and talks with children in a warm, positive manner. She offers some support in activities so that children are helped to acquire meaningful skills and a capacity to develop and learn. The childminder and children enjoy looking at favourite books together. Children are beginning to show curiosity and ask questions about what they can see. The childminder offers clear answers and explanations to their questions and asks further questions of her own to extend children's understanding. Children participate in some art and craft activities they enjoy, such as painting and sticking. They have less opportunity to explore a variety of further media and materials that supports the development of their sensory play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shows a clear appreciation for children's care needs. She closely follows children's routines from home for sleeping and eating. Children demonstrate that they feel comfortable in the childminder's care. They spontaneously give her cuddles and happily settle for a nap, falling asleep quickly. Children behave well and the childminder offers suitable praise and encouragement for their achievements. The childminder offers play in her garden every day so children spend time in the fresh air. They participate in some physical play opportunities, as they ride in cars and climb steps to use the slide. Children are introduced to handwashing from an early age so that they become confident in their own personal care.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Assessment of children's learning does not yet include everybody involved in their development so that they are supported to make the best possible progress in their learning. Children benefit from a suitable selection of toys, resources and activities that promote their learning and development. Children gain confidence as they develop suitable knowledge and skills in readiness for pre-school or school. The childminder supports children to recognise and write letters of their name when they show an interest.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365821 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1044397 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Whaplode, Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 8am 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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