Childminder 126573

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 5 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:

 The childminder does not use observation and assessment well enough to plan activities that help support children's next stage in learning effectively. She does not fully understand her responsibilities to complete required progress checks for all children between the ages of two and three years. Children do not make the best possible progress from their starting points.  The childminder does not form effective partnerships with other settings children attend to share information and help support their care and learning consistently.  Children do not have sufficient opportunities to learn about their own and others' similarities and differences, to help develop their understanding of the world.  Self-evaluation does not effectively identify weaknesses to help the childminder target areas for improvement including those relating to her skills and knowledge and organisation of the learning environment.

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It has the following strengths

 Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model and encourages children to be kind, share and take turns.  The childminder completes daily risk assessments to help minimise potential hazards.  Children develop an understanding about how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder regularly practises the emergency evacuation procedures with them.  Children have opportunities to develop their understanding about healthy lifestyles. For example, they spend time outdoors in the fresh air and enjoy being physically active.

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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 the observation and assessment process to monitor children's development and plan activities that support their next stage in learning to help them make the best possible progress 02/01/2017

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of completing the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, and share a written summary of this with parents 02/01/2017

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Due Date

 develop partnerships with other settings that children attend to help support a shared approach to meeting their care and learning needs. 14/12/2016

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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

 develop children's understanding about similarities and differences between themselves and others  make effective use of self-evaluation to identify all weaknesses in practice to help target improvements including those relating to skills and knowledge, and the organisation of the learning environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder with the children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation including children's records, policies and attendance records.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify weaknesses and make continual improvements. She does not take effective steps to develop her knowledge and skills to help raise the quality of her practice and provision further. The childminder is not fully aware of her responsibilities to complete progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years, and to share a summary of their development with parents. However, she does share some suitable ongoing information with parents. For example, she talks to them about children's daily routines and experiences. The childminder has not established a partnership with other settings children attend, to help provide continuity in their care and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to identify and manage any concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not make precise assessments of children's achievements or use observations of their play well enough to plan activities that challenge them and help them make better progress. The childminder does not monitor children's achievements effectively to help her quickly identify and respond to any gaps in their learning. However, she does recognise children's interests and provides some toys and activities based on these. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and have fun, and they engage appropriately in the activities and play experiences offered. The childminder joins in with children's play and supports their developing language skills well. For example, they enjoy sharing stories and she encourages children to repeat words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children do not have a range of opportunities to learn about the differences between themselves and others. The childminder does not organise all of her resources effectively to help children make more independent choices and lead their own play. She supports children's emotional well-being appropriately. For example, children receive praise and encouragement to help develop their self-esteem. Children develop a sense of belonging and are familiar with the routines. The childminder has built good relationships with children and they feel safe and secure in her care. She obtains some suitable information from parents about children's likes and care routines to help meet their individual needs.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children make progress in relation to their starting points. However, their learning is not assessed and monitored effectively to plan next steps in learning that help them make the best possible progress. Children learn some skills to prepare them for their future learning including starting school. For example, they learn to manage their personal needs such as cleaning their hands and putting on their shoes to go outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 126573 Local authority Kent Inspection number 1061313 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in Sheerness, Kent. She operates her service for most of the year on 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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