Childminder EY359588

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 November 2016 17 March 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 does not liaise with other settings where children also attend, to share information and support continuity in children's learning.  The childminder does not use the information gathered from observations and assessments well enough to plan activities that accurately support the next steps in children's learning. Children do not yet make the best possible progress in readiness for school.  The childminder has not put enough emphasis on her professional development in order to strengthen her teaching skills and deepen her understanding of the early years foundation stage.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not robust enough to make sure that all areas in need of improvement are swiftly identified and addressed.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a nurturing and homely environment. She is caring and affectionate and knows children well. The childminder is attentive to their care needs and routines. Children demonstrate through their actions and interactions with the childminder that they feel safe and secure in her company.  Children are beginning to understand the effect that their behaviour can have on others. The childminder praises children frequently and this helps to build on their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder shares some information with parents about their child's care and experiences so that they can build on their child is learning at home. Written comments from parents show that they are happy with the provision that the childminder offers.

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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

 establish partnerships with early years settings where children also attend and improve information sharing about children's learning and development to support continuity in their educational experiences 31/01/2017

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 ensure that appropriate training, skills and knowledge are maintained in order to consistently provide good quality teaching and learning opportunities for all children 31/01/2017

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 make better use of ongoing observations to plan more accurately for the next stage in children's learning and provide sufficient levels of challenge for individual children to help them make the best possible progress. 31/01/2017

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

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Due Date

 strengthen the arrangements for self-evaluation so that areas in need of further development are more swiftly identified and addressed and the quality of the provision is raised to a good standard.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at those parts of the childminder's home used for the care of children. She spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor and in the outdoor environment. She carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including a sample of policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and reviewed written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's systems of self-evaluation are not robust enough to help her identify and address the weaknesses in her practice. Links with other provisions where children also attend are not yet secure enough. The childminder aspires to develop her skills and confidence and raise the quality of her provision. She has completed required training, such as first aid, to ensure that she remains suitably qualified to respond to accidents. However, she has not given enough thought to her professional development and, as a result, her teaching has not improved enough to secure children's good progress over time. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and is aware of her responsibility to protect children from harm and to report any concerns to the appropriate agencies. Children are supervised at all times, both indoors and on regular outings. The childminder has a good understanding of the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

known indicators of abuse. She has procedures in place to support her in addressing any concerns she may have about a child in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Assessments of children's learning are not precise enough. The childminder does not use her observations well enough to plan precise next steps for children's learning. Also, the childminder does not gain enough information from staff in other early years settings where children also attend. This means that she does not have enough information to plan precisely for children's future learning or to support children effectively so that gaps in their learning close quickly. That said, the childminder does interact positively with children and does help them to learn some new skills. For example, children are helped to develop their knowledge of mathematical language. During a painting activity, children recognise and count how many they see. The childminder joins in and praises them for their achievements, motivating them to try harder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has a positive relationship with children and they are confident in her care. However, weaknesses in planning and assessment mean that children are not supported to make as much progress as possible in their personal development. Children play in the fresh air and enjoy healthy snacks. The childminder helps children to understand how this provision helps them to develop a healthy lifestyle. Regular outings help children to develop their social skills and to be physically active. Parents are kept informed about their child's day.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not supported well enough to consistently make good progress. However, they do often show sustained levels of interest in what is provided and are keen to try new experiences. This characteristic will help them in their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359588 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1050882 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives in Warwick. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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