Owens-Horner Rachel Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 November 2016 7 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 monitoring of children's progress is not effective. The childminder is not fully aware of where all children are in their development to help them make good progress across all areas of their learning.  The childminder does not keep an accurate daily record of attendance for the children being cared for on the premises.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to support the continuous development of her provision. She does not identify professional development opportunities to increase her understanding of early years teaching practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder uses appropriate praise for children's efforts and achievements. This helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem. She demonstrates positive attitudes to behaviour management and is consistent with her approach to setting rules and boundaries.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. She regularly shares what the children have been doing on a daily basis with parents. Written feedback from parents is complimentary showing they are happy with the care provided.  The childminder provides an inclusive environment for children to learn about and accept the differences and similarities of other people. Children learn to be kind to one another, take turns and share toys.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure the assessment of children's learning is accurate and effectively used to monitor their progress to identify any gaps in their development across all areas of learning 18/12/2016

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Due Date

 ensure that a daily record is kept of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance. 30/11/2016

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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 the quality of self-evaluation to inform more precise priorities for improvement and where needed identify appropriate opportunities for professional development, helping to make sure that children achieve the best possible outcomes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and spoke with the childminder and children at suitable points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications. She also checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult household members.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans and took into account the views of parents from their written statements provided for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable understanding of the signs and symptoms that could indicate a child is being abused. She is aware of the procedure she should follow should she need to report any concerns or seek further guidance. Her home is safe and risk assessments are carried out daily. She uses appropriate safety equipment, such as stairgates and supervises children closely. The childminder has completed an appropriate qualification. However, her self-evaluation is not accurate and is not used effectively to identify clear weaknesses in her practice. She has not kept her knowledge of early years practice continually updated.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. She introduces new words and models simple vocabulary to support children's acquisition of speech. The childminder asks appropriate questions and encourages children to recall past events. She develops children's shape recognition and counting skills. Children count as they build towers; they name colours and identify some shapes correctly. Children enjoy singing and dancing to music. The childminder joins in their play by modelling the actions to their favourite songs. The childminder has some knowledge and understanding of how to support children's learning and development. However, she does not evaluate her assessments and use this information to plan effectively for children's learning. This hinders her ability to effectively monitor children's progress or accurately identify their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. The childminder is friendly and caring towards them. She gains information from parents when children first start and this supports her to develop an understanding of children's interests and daily routines. However, she does not maintain an accurate record of children's attendance to promote their safety. The childminder encourages children to learn to take responsibility and develop their independence. For example, children are encouraged to tidy away the toys after playing with them. Children participate in physical activities, such as walks and visits to stay-and-play groups. Parents provide their children with healthy lunch options.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

All children are not making the best possible progress across all areas of their learning and development. However, children are developing some of the skills they need to prepare them for their next stage in learning and for their eventual move on to school. For example, children are developing appropriate social skills and gaining confidence with their physical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271520 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1064487 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Northampton. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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