Childminder EY224920

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2017 25 June 2013

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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 does not consistently monitor children's progress accurately enough. She does not effectively use information from her observations of children to identify and plan for their next steps in learning to support their good progress.  Partnerships with other agencies are not effective in ensuring that children receive targeted and appropriate interventions and obtain the full support that they need.  Self-evaluation is not robust enough to help the childminder identify all areas where improvement is needed.  The childminder has not yet implemented an effective programme to ensure her own professional development in order to improve her knowledge and understanding and practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder develops warm relationships with the children she cares for. Children are happy and secure in her care and respond positively to her warm and nurturing approach.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment. Children have easy access to a range of resources and equipment that reflect their individual needs and interests.  The childminder works well with parents. She establishes good relationships with them from the start. She shares daily information with them about children's care and well- being.

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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

 use information from observations of children's achievements to accurately monitor their progress and to identify and plan for their next steps in learning 01/09/2017

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Due Date

 improve partnership working with external agencies in order to ensure that children's identified needs are targeted and appropriate interventions are secured so that they receive the support that they need. 01/09/2017

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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

 increase the rigour with which the provision is evaluated and implement an effective programme of professional development in order to help bring about sustained improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's and her assistant's interaction with the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, certificates and attendance registers.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and assistants.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not monitor the quality of the provision well enough to help her identify where there are weaknesses in practice. She has also not paid enough regard to her own ongoing professional development. Consequently, there are some gaps in her practice. However, the assistant has begun to share some of her knowledge gained from recent training with the childminder to help improve the quality of the provision. The childminder supervises her assistant's practice well. Safeguarding is effective. Both the childminder and her assistant understand their responsibilities and know what to do if concerned about a child's welfare. They are vigilant in their supervision of children. The required documents are in place to help ensure the safety and welfare of children that attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not have a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not make complete precise observations and assessments of children's progress regularly enough to ensure the next steps in their learning are planned for. Despite this, children engage in suitable learning experiences that reflect their interests. For example, they enjoy making sounds with musical instruments and other objects that they find. Children dance and begin to move rhythmically to music, songs and rhymes. The childminder makes some attempts to support children's developing communication and language. She repeats and models words and uses hand gestures to help children to understand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not use the information provided from external agencies to help ensure children receive the targeted support that they require. However, children demonstrate a sense of security in the setting. Children seek out the childminder for comfort and reassurance when tired or upset. The childminder works with parents to find out children's individual needs and routines. Fresh fruit is freely available for children to eat. The childminder serves food provided by parents at mealtimes. She encourages children to follow appropriate hygiene routines. Children have opportunities to exercise and play outdoors at the nearby park.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are beginning to gain some skills to prepare them for the next stage in learning. They are secure in the environment and choose what resources they would like to explore. Children are confident to express their needs and preferences. However, children do not always make enough progress in relation to their starting point due to inconsistencies in planning and monitoring of their individual progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY224920 Local authority Leicester City Inspection number 1083031 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the western suburbs of Leicester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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