Childminder EY484510

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 The childminder's procedures to check on the suitability of assistants in the setting are not robust. She has not provided Ofsted with the required information so that necessary checks can be completed to assess her assistant's suitability to work with children.  The childminder does not guide and support her assistant to gain high quality teaching skills in order to fully extend children's learning and thinking during activities.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder and her assistant complete ongoing assessments of children's capabilities to identify what they can do. This information is used to plan activities that interest children and help them to gain a wide range of experiences and skills.  The childminder and her assistant have high expectations for children's behaviour. Children behave well throughout the day. Older children know the rules they must follow to keep themselves and others safe. Younger children learn the rules as they are consistently reminded of them. For example, they learn to sit safely on the chairs.  Children are encouraged to be independent from a young age. Younger children are supported to have a go at putting their own footwear on. Older children are competent in personal hygiene and dress themselves to go outdoors.  Children make good progress in their learning. Older children develop high levels of confidence and are eager to learn. Younger children settle well in the setting and enjoy

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It has the following strengths

joining in the wide range of opportunities on offer.

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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 Ofsted is provided with all of the required information to complete suitability checks on all people who live or work on the childminding premises. 11/06/2017

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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

 focus the supervision and support given to assistants to help them achieve high quality teaching skills to promote children's deeper learning during activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not ensure that the correct procedures are followed so that checks to assess the suitability of her assistant are fully completed. However, a Disclosure and Barring Service check has been completed and the assistant does not have unsupervised access to children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder follows safe recruitment procedures. For example, she checks on the applicant's previous employment history. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a secure understanding of how to report any concerns they have about children's welfare. The childminder supports her assistant to complete a childcare qualification. This helps her to gain a suitable understanding of how children learn and develop. However, less focus is placed on enhancing teaching skills to enable children to engage in high-quality learning. The childminder reflects on her provision and considers the views of parents when making improvements to practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents when children first start to help her to plan for their learning in the setting. She continues to share information with parents about children's ongoing progress and gives them ideas about how to support their learning at home. Children sit and listen to the childminder as she reads a story. Older children show their understanding and confidently recall the story when the childminder asks them questions. Outdoors, children explore as they pour water down gutters. The childminder joins in with the children as they investigate where the water goes. They use mathematical language, such as full, empty and more to describe volume and quantity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

A weakness in the childminder's leadership and management of the provision shows her lack of rigour in promoting children's welfare. Despite this, children enjoy their time in the provision. They develop secure bonds to staff and show that they feel safe and secure. They listen carefully to the childminder and her assistant and enjoy taking part in small tasks, such as tidying away toys. This helps children to develop a sense of responsibility. The childminder and her assistant praise children often. Children develop good levels of self-esteem and are proud to show off their achievements to others. Children develop healthy lifestyles. They eat healthily and develop good personal hygiene skills. Older children recognise healthy food and talk about the effect sugary food has on their teeth.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a positive attitude to learning. They are keen to join in activities and have a go at new tasks. Children are confident to express their views and communicate well with others. They develop good social skills as they play alongside others. Children are prepared well for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484510 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1002363 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 27

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Fakenham, Norfolk. She works with a co- childminder and one assistant. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two- three- and four-year-old children.

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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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