Childminder EY382903

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2017 20 May 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 Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder has not ensured that the outdoor environment is safe and fit for purpose when children access this.  The quality of teaching requires improvement. The childminder does not always use her observations and assessments of children to consistently plan activities and adapt her practice to the right level of challenge for the different age groups and abilities of children.  The childminder does not maximise opportunities to support children's independence and self-help skills or to make choices in their creative learning.  Self-evaluation is not robust enough. The childminder does not regularly collect the views of parents and children to help her further improve.

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It has the following strengths

 Children settle well and are happy. The childminder works closely with her assistant and establishes positive relationships with children, particularly those who are new to the setting.  The childminder and her assistant model acceptable behaviour. For example, they say please and thank you to help children become socially aware and respect the needs of others.  The childminder provides parents with a summary of children's progress in the prime areas when a child is between two and three, to share with other relevant professionals.

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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 that the outdoor spaces are safe for children and potential risks to their welfare are minimised. 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

 improve the quality of teaching and consistently plan activities that are purposeful, and offer sufficient challenge for the different ages and abilities of children  provide further opportunities that help support children's independence and self-help skills during daily routines and to make choices in their creative learning  use self-evaluation more effectively and include the views of parents and children that clearly identify strengths and weaknesses and enhance outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in learning activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector observed children's snack time and hygiene routines.  The inspector spoke to children and a parent about the service provided and took account of their views.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder and reviewed her systems for monitoring children's progress.  The inspector sampled a range of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not ensure the safety of children. There are weaknesses in her risk assessments that do not fully support children's well-being. Self-evaluation is weak. For instance, the childminder does not fully evaluate her practice or involve parents and children to help her identify areas for improvement. However, parents and children have a positive relationship with the childminder. For example, they exchange information about children's interests to support home learning. The childminder supports her assistant well. For example, she meets with her to keep her up-to-date and provide consistency of care. The childminder and her assistant understand their responsibilities to report any concerns they have for a child to protect their welfare. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not plan effectively for each child's individual needs. For example, she does not use her observations and assessments precisely enough to plan challenging activities that help children achieve the best possible outcomes. The childminder supports children's creative and investigative play, generally. For example, she provides a tray of pasta, tongs, play kitchen and weighing scales. However, there is a limited range of resources that does not promote children's choice during creative activities. The childminder adequately promotes young children's physical skills. For example, she holds both their hands to support them to walk and helps them on the slide. The childminder helps older children learn new words, for example, they name objects in a book, such as aubergine.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not consistently promote children's growing independence. For example, she does not allow children to have free access to creative materials or provide opportunities for them to practise their self-help skills at snack time. The childminder follows suitable nappy changing procedures and encourages children to manage their personal hygiene routines, overall. For instance, they wash their hands before and after meals. The childminder helps children learn about the diverse community in which they live. For example, they visit a local toddler group, park and the library to meet other people.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not engage in challenging activities to help them prepare well for the next stage in their development and they do not make enough progress in their learning. Children, overall, follow their interests and build on their basic knowledge and skills. For example, they confidently collect resources from indoors and take them outside, such as a doctor's play set to support their imaginative role play. Children learn early mathematical and literacy skills. For example, they count, practise their writing skills and look at books independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382903 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 1093617 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 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Sutton. She works with her daughter who is an assistant. The childminder provides education and care from Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round. She does not care for children before and after school. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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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