Childminder EY299975

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2017 11 September 2014

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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 make sufficient use of assessments of children's progress to plan specific activities around their individual needs and interests. Children do not make as much progress as possible.  The childminder does not gain valuable information from parents about what children can already do when starting, to build upon their learning experiences.  The childminder has developed some links with other professionals, although these are not secure enough to help consolidate children's learning.  The childminder does not use her self-evaluation fully effectively to monitor her practice and improve outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children develop some mathematical skills through daily experiences. For example, they enjoy counting the post and sorting the letters out among themselves.  The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, she encourages older children to manage their personal needs and younger children to find their coats.

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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 planning and assessment to provide children with challenging learning experiences that specifically meet their interests and next steps, to help them make good progress in their learning 22/03/2017

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Due Date

 improve partnerships with parents and professionals to build on what children can already do and to meet their learning needs fully. 22/03/2017

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

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Due Date

 use self-evaluation more effectively to help identify weaknesses in practice, to improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held an interview with the childminder surrounding leadership and management.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the interactions between the children and the childminder.  The inspector sought the views of parents through written letters.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including safeguarding policies and children's assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder keeps parents informed about what their children are doing. However, she does not seek sufficient information from them about what children can already do when they start to help her assess and plan for their stage of development. The childminder passes information between parents and other professionals but does not work closely with other settings to help consolidate children's learning. She does not consistently identify weaknesses in her practice to help her improve outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is alert to signs that children may be at risk of harm. She is aware of the correct procedures to follow, and has arranged to attend an updated child protection course to refresh her knowledge. Since the childminder's last inspection, she has addressed her previous recommendations well. She is now using her knowledge of sign language to help support children's communication skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder makes observations of children and monitors their progress but does not use this information effectively to plan activities to meet their individual needs and interests. Children are not always sufficiently challenged. All children enjoy outings with the childminder within the local environment. For example, they visit the farm and local beach, helping them to care for living things and enjoy an active lifestyle. The childminder generally supports children in their play. For example, she helps younger children with their communication by repeating new words, and encourages older children to think about safety in the environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not plan suitably challenging experiences and, on occasions, children lack motivation to learn and lose interest in activities. The childminder carries out frequent risk assessments of her home and encourages children to be aware of dangers. She helps older children learn about road safety and encourages younger children to hold onto the pram, to help ensure their welfare. All children are confident and enjoy carrying out tasks for themselves, helping them to become independent.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in the childminder's planning mean that children do not make as much progress as possible or develop all the necessary skills needed for school. All children are encouraged to share books from home, helping to develop their early reading skills. They attend weekly music sessions and enjoy using the childminder's piano. This helps to support children's understanding of how sounds are made.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299975 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1070648 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Landrake, Cornwall. She offers care on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.45am to 5pm, term time only. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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