Childminder EY395398

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2017 6 February 2015

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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 Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not consistently assess children's abilities and monitor their progress. This means that gaps in learning are not identified quickly and planning is not accurate enough to make sure children are supported to make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder has not maintained an up-to-date daily record of children's attendance.  The childminder does not include parents when making initial assessments of children's learning and development. As a result, her assessments of the starting points for children's learning are not as precise as possible.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder identifies and minimises potential risks to children. She practises regular fire drills with children and ensures that the premises are secure at all times.  The childminder has continued with her professional training and recently gained a level 3 qualification. She asks parents about their views on her service and has plans to make future improvements. This demonstrates a commitment to improving practice.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She freely praises their efforts, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence levels. As a result, they confidently interact with her, each other and adults.

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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

 assess children's progress regularly and ensure any gaps in their learning are identified quickly and addressed appropriately in ways that meet children's individual needs 25/05/2017

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 maintain an up-to-date daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance 25/05/2017

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 ensure planning is based on up-to-date assessment of children's achievements and individual learning needs, so that all children make good progress. 25/05/2017

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

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 gather more information from parents about their child's skills and abilities when they first attend, in order to inform initial assessments and help monitor children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises. She sampled relevant records and documents, including children's information. The inspector also checked safeguarding procedures and looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household.  The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents provided on the day of the inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she measures and monitors children's progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not consistently monitored children's achievements and as a result is not able to effectively measure their progress. This means that interventions are not sought rapidly enough for any children who have gaps in their learning or who are not making good progress from their starting points. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands what to do in the event that she has any child protection concerns. As a result, children feel safe in the childminder's care. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information about children's daily activities with parents. They comment they are happy with the service the childminder provides and that children enjoy attending. The childminder does not maintain an up-to- date daily record of the children she cares for or the hours they attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not ask parents for specific information about their child's learning when they first attend, to help her make accurate assessments of their starting points. Her ongoing assessments of children's progress are too infrequent. This means that planning for children's next steps in learning is not sharply focused on their current learning needs. As a resultTherefore, children are not consistently making the good progress they are capable of. That said, the well-qualified childminder is enthusiastic and encouraging in her manner. As a result, children are motivated to learn. The childminder identifies the learning potential in activities. She uses some good teaching strategies and ensures activities are tailored to children's likes and interests. For example, the childminder skilfully asks questions that encourage children to think for themselves and she supports their personal and physical development well. As a result, children feel valued and all join in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children practise independence skills as they attempt to put on their own coats and shoes. They are happy and reassured by the childminder because they form strong and trusting relationships with her. Children's care needs are sensitively catered for. Children are active and confidently move around the childminder's garden as they search for Easter eggs. They squeal excitedly and concentrate as they look under toys and benches for hidden eggs. They play with sand and run up and down the garden laughing. Children are offered frequent drinks and healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are developing some skills that will help them in their future learning and when the time comes, to make the move on to school. For example, they learn to recognise colours, count and trace the letters of their name. They enjoy their time with the childminder. However, weaknesses in the childminder's assessment and planning process means that children are not given enough opportunities to make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395398 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1093942 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She lives in Lincoln. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She works Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm all year round apart from bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for children aged two 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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