Childminder EY434407

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 13 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 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 always completed.  The childminder does not effectively evaluate her practice to recognise breaches in requirements and address areas for improvement to benefit outcomes for all children. She has failed to maintain the good quality previously achieved.  The childminder does not fully support children's choices from the range of toys and resources available.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is caring and sensitive. She provides children with a safe and secure environment. Children from strong bonds with her and are happy, well settled and confident. They enjoy their time playing with the childminder.  The childminder takes children to various playgroups within the local community. Children meet and interact with new people and effectively build their early social skills.  The childminder shares information with parents about children's welfare and their daily activities. For example, she uses daily diaries and encourages two-way communication.

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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 to identify the next steps in children's learning and consistently provide challenging opportunities that enable them to consistently make good progress 25/06/2017

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Due Date

 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. 25/06/2017

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

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 evaluate all aspects of the provision to identify areas of weakness and consistently make ongoing improvements to raise children's outcomes  strengthen ways to support children's play choices to help guide their own learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector sampled written feedback from parents about the childminder's service and discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision to bring about improvements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not monitor the quality of her provision well enough to identify where she does not effectively meet the learning and development requirements. 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. However, she does make some positive improvements to her provision. For example, she has introduced a new water tray to support children's sensory play. The childminder has effective links in place with other childminders and attends some training to help continue her professional development. For example, she has improved her understanding of how to support children with autism. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an up-to- date knowledge of legislation and 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 help maintain an up-to-date picture of their development. She has a general awareness of children's capabilities and, overall, provides some activities that broadly match their stages of development. For example, two-year-old children enjoy exploring cereal and carefully fill up toy diggers and buckets. The childminder encourages them to squeeze the cereal between their fingers and describe how it feels. However, at times, the environment is not exciting or challenging and the childminder does not fully support children to think critically as they play. Despite this, she does effectively model 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. Children develop secure emotional attachments and learn to behave well. For example, they listen well to the childminder and follow her instructions. The childminder promotes healthy eating well and provides nutritious home-cooked meals. Children have daily opportunities to be active and move confidently between the house and garden. They go on regular walks into the local community and visit nearby parks. The childminder routinely praises children's achievements, which helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make good enough progress because they are insufficiently challenged in their learning to reach their full potential. Despite this, they communicate well, begin to express themselves and develop some of the skills that prepare them for school. Children develop physical skills and an early understanding of technology. For example, they happily push an electronic toy aeroplane around the garden, confidently working the controls. Children develop their imaginative play well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434407 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1095082 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in West Worthing, West Sussex. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and provides care for children between 7am and 5pm on Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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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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