Karen Ann Hazelgrove

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2017 23 January 2014

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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:

 Not every parent is provided with an adequate progress check for their child between the ages of two and three years to share with relevant professionals. Consequently, parents are not always well informed about what children need to learn next which hinders some of their progress.  Occasionally, the childminder does not consistently build on what children need to learn next to help them achieve as much as possible in their learning.  There are not enough opportunities for children to gain an awareness of how they differ from or are similar to other people.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder offers a homely, caring and nurturing environment. This helps children to feel relaxed and safe and to engage in new experiences.  The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about animals from first- hand experiences. For example, she encourages children to stroke the horses in the field next to the outdoor play area. This, along with discussions, helps to consolidate their learning.  The childminder has developed effective two-way partnerships with the pre-school so that they can share information about children's individual learning needs. The activities planned effectively complement children's learning in the pre-school.

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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

 provide every parent with a written summary of the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and where possible to inform the child's health and development review. 29/06/2017

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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

 sharpen the planning of activities provided so that these consistently build on what children need to learn next to help them achieve as much as possible in their learning  provide children with more opportunities to build on their respect for and understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the wider community.

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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 persons living or working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children and parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not always provide parents with a progress check for their child between the ages of two and three years to share with relevant professionals. Consequently, the health visitors are not always fully informed about the childminder's assessment of children's development in time for their health and development review at age of two years. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure she must follow if she has any concerns about a child. She has developed links with the local authority advisers, helping her to identify some targets that benefit children attending the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder uses a range of effective teaching strategies in her interactions with the children. For example, during a planned outdoor large-dice throwing game, she encourages children to count and recognise numbers. The childminder enhances this activity further by using mathematical language, such as 'add' and 'take away'. She encourages children to take turns using the dice. However, the childminder does not always focus enough on teaching children what they need to learn next. As a result, they do not always achieve the next steps in their learning as quickly as possible.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years mean that any early intervention needed may not be identified. The childminder provides children with nutritious and balanced meals and snacks. Children take manageable risks in their play as they use the climbing and balancing equipment outside. The childminder checks the activities provided to ensure they include all the areas of learning. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to gain an awareness of how they differ from or are similar to other people.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Not all of the two-year-old children make good enough progress from their starting points. This is because their development is not always assessed across all of the prime areas of learning at the statutory assessment at age of two years. For example, some children's listening skills have not been effectively assessed. Consequently, the childminder does not always have all of the information she needs to effectively plan for children's next steps in their learning. Nevertheless, children demonstrate friendly behaviour and initiate conversations with their friends. They are motivated learners, explore their own ideas and select and use toys and resources independently. They confidently sing into the toy microphone. Children are engrossed as they dig in the sand with the spades to find the sea shells. Consequently, children do gain some of the basic skills they need to be ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467503 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1087546 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, including bank holidays. During term time, the childminder also works some hours at the local pre-school. She provides weekend and overnight care when requested. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for 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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