Childminder EY224238

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2017 23 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:

 Checks on the quality of the provision since the last inspection have not been rigorous enough to maintain the good quality previously achieved.  Weaknesses in assessment, planning and the quality of teaching mean children do not always make as much progress as they could in some aspects of their learning.  The required progress check for children aged between two and three years is not completed.  The childminder is not fully aware of her responsibility for data protection.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are very happy and settled. They enjoy loving and affectionate relationships with the childminder which help promote their emotional well-being.  Close partnership working with parents contributes successfully to children's emotional well-being.  The childminder is very experienced and uses what she knows about child development to help ensure children are ready for school.  The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's independence and social and emotional development.  The childminder is a positive role model. Children are learning right from wrong and the importance of socially acceptable behaviour.

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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

 ensure that observation and assessment are used regularly enough to precisely identify the next steps in children's learning and consistently provide challenging opportunities that enable them to consistently make good progress 30/06/2017

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 review each child's progress when they are aged between two and three years and complete a written summary of their development in the prime areas of learning 30/06/2017

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 increase awareness of necessary responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998. 12/05/2017

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

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Due Date

 increase the rigor with which the provision is evaluated to help bring about sustained improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children present.  The inspector observed the childminder doing an activity with the children and jointly evaluated the activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not monitor the quality of her provision well enough. She has not identified where there are weaknesses in her practice. She does not have a good enough knowledge of data protection legislation. That said, she does take steps to make sure that her use of digital media is managed efficiently, in order to keep children safe. The childminder's teaching is inconsistent, so children do not always make good progress in all aspects of their development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has recently completed training in child protection. She has a secure knowledge of what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not complete precise assessments of children's progress regularly enough to maintain a thoroughly up-to-date picture of children's development. She has not completed the progress check for children aged between two and three years, to clearly identify children's strengths and any areas where progress is less than expected, in a timely manner. The childminder has a general awareness of children's capabilities and planned activities are broadly matched to their stages of development. Older children are excited as they make collage pictures to represent the houses of characters from a well known children's story. However, weaknesses in assessment and planning mean that teaching is not always securely targeted to promote children's learning as well as possible. Despite this, some teaching is good. The childminder effectively models language and supports children well as they develop their early communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Babies quickly develop secure emotional attachments. They confidently explore the available play materials, smiling happily as the childminder responds to their early communication. The childminder promotes healthy eating and children have daily opportunities to be active. Older children move confidently between the house and garden. Babies are very well supported as they develop their balance and coordination in preparation for taking their first steps unaided. Older children show increasing dexterity as they use precise movements to carefully position wooden sticks and paper strips to make a picture. The childminder routinely praises children's achievements, which helps boost their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in the quality of teaching mean children do not make enough progress in all aspects of their learning. Despite this, children are developing many of the key skills they need for school. They are becoming confident learners who enjoy gaining new skills within a safe a supportive environment. Children communicate confidently and are achieving personal independence. Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They talk happily about a recent trip to the farm and are eager for further experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY224238 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 1091381 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Leigh, Lancashire. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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