Childminder 225152

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2017 12 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 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 have an up-to-date knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. For example, she is not clear of the indicators that children may be at risk of being exposed to extreme behaviours or views or her responsibilities regarding data protection.  The childminder does not fully understand the early years learning and development requirements. This does not help her to assess children's progress, plan activities or teach them well enough to provide them with the challenges they need to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder does not always gather sufficient information from parents regarding children's capabilities on entry to plan for their next steps in learning from the outset. In addition, she does not consistently share information with other settings children attend to complement their learning further.  The childminder does not focus well enough on evaluating her provision to ensure

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a welcoming environment. Children have easy access to a range of resources and equipment that reflects their individual needs and interests.  The childminder is kind, caring and responsive towards children's individual needs. Children have established close attachments to her, promoting their emotional well- being.  Children's behaviour is positive. The childminder teaches them to share and take turns.

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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

 develop knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015 to identify children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme behaviours or views 27/07/2017

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 improve knowledge and understanding of responsibilities regarding the 'Data Protection Act' 1998 to ensure that these are implemented appropriately 27/07/2017

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 improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements to ensure that all children make good progress in their learning. 27/07/2017

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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

 develop the system for gathering information from parents about children's capabilities when they start and use this information to plan for their next steps in learning  enhance partnership working by sharing information with other early years settings that children attend, so there is a consistent approach to their learning and development  use self-evaluation effectively and accurately target areas for improvement to increase children's learning and raise their outcomes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She discussed with the childminder how she measures and monitors children's progress.  The inspector sampled relevant records and documents, including children's information. She also checked safeguarding procedures and looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not used systems for self-evaluation to identify weaknesses and raise outcomes for children. As a result, there are some gaps in her knowledge, understanding and practice. She obtains some basic details from parents about children's interests and skills when they first start. However, she does not use this information to help her identify children's starting points and plan interesting experiences that promote their next steps in learning. In addition, the childminder has not established links with other settings where children also attend to help support continuity in their care and learning. The childminder is not aware of her responsibilities to being alert to potential risks from radicalisation and extremism and data protection procedures. However, she is aware of the possible signs and indicators of abuse and knows whom to contact should she have a concern. She ensures that she supervises children as they play. She completes appropriate risk

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

assessments of the environment to help her identify potential hazards. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children as they play. However, she has a weak understanding of how to assess what children can do and need to learn next. In addition, she does not know how to use information obtained from her observations and assessments to effectively plan for children's next steps in learning. However, the childminder interacts with children and joins in with their play. For example, she helps children to fit jigsaw pieces together and complete shape sorters to help support their mathematical development. Children are beginning to use their imaginations and pretend to make 'tea' for the childminder. She talks with children as they play and repeats and models the correct use of words to help promote their emerging communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weaknesses in leadership and management do not fully underpin the safe and effective management of the setting. However, children demonstrate a sense of security in the setting and explore the environment with confidence. The childminder promotes children's good health. She works with parents to ensure that children enjoy a balance of meals and snacks. Children have opportunities to exercise and play outdoors in the childminder's garden and nearby parks. The childminder is attentive to their individual routines and ensures they can rest when needed in safety and comfort.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make enough progress, however, they are gaining some of the basic skills they need for their next stage in learning and eventual move on to school. They make choices to help support their independence as they choose toys that they would like to play with. Children are happy and are willing to join in with the activities provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225152 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 1090170 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in the village of Rothley in Leicestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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