Childminder EY456327

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2016 3 December 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 effectively use observations and assessment to regularly track the progress children make. The next steps and gaps in children's learning are not consistently planned for.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to support children's growing understanding of a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation well enough to reflect on her practice. She does not place a strong enough focus on the quality of teaching to help her improve the quality of her practice and promote better outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy, settled and secure in the childminder's care. They enjoy warm interactions and form strong attachments with the nurturing childminder.  The childminder has effective communication in place with parents. She regularly shares information with them about children's care needs. She follows routines from home to help children and babies to feel welcome and comfortable.  The childminder is committed to developing her professional skills. For example, she has started an advanced childcare qualification at degree level and undertaken a course to help improve children's emotional well-being.  The childminder develops secure links with local schools and other professionals. This helps support children's preparation for going to school.

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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

 develop the use of observation and assessment and plan more effectively for the next steps in children's learning to help them to make good progress. 31/01/2017

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their knowledge and understanding of health and hygiene routines to strengthen their personal care development  develop a thorough approach to self-evaluation, to identify areas where improvement is needed, particularly in relation to teaching and assessment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector looked at information about children's attendance and development.  The inspector had ongoing discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection, and carried out a discussion about a planned activity.  The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods, and her range of policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers from information included in written correspondence.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She is fully aware of how to protect children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas and behaviours. In addition, she knows what to do in the event of an allegation being made against her. The childminder continually carries out visual checks on the indoor and outdoor environments. This helps her ensure the premises are safe and secure for children to play and learn. The childminder has established relationships with other childminders and early years settings in the local area. These links help her to share ideas and discuss good practice. However, the childminder's self-evaluation is not thorough enough to help her pinpoint how to strengthen teaching so that children make consistently good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Overall, the childminder adequately supports children's learning. The childminder seeks initial information from parents about children's development which helps her to support their progress when they first start. However, their overall progress is not consistently and precisely assessed. The childminder does not make the best use of observations of children's learning to ensure that all activities are planned to meet their learning needs to a good level. The childminder provides activities that are based on children's interests and encourages them to develop their ideas in enjoyable ways. For example, when children experimented with pastry, the childminder encouraged them to predict and count how many 'dog treats' their dough ball would make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides a welcoming environment and supports children's sense of belonging. For example, children independently use a range of appropriate resources to support them in their play. The childminder praises children and encourages good manners. She talks kindly to them, and gives them reassuring cuddles. She knows the children's care needs well, as she gathers information about their routines from parents, from the start. However, the childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to support children's understanding of healthy diets and hygiene to support their independence and self-care skills. Children enjoy regular outings to local groups, where they play with other children and benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children are making steady progress in their learning. They develop some of the key skills they will need for their future learning and the move to school. For example, children put their coats and shoes away, and display their creative achievements. Children form firm friendships with each other and learn to share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456327 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 1063186 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The childminder operates five days a week, from 7am until 7pm. She 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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