Childminder EY258877

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2017 25 November 2013

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 childminder does not consistently use information from her observations to accurately shape children’s experiences and track their progress to help them achieve well in their learning and development.  The childminder has not effectively evaluated her provision. She has not identified all breaches of requirements to ensure that she maintains the quality of her setting.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder establishes trusting partnerships with parents. She works closely with parents to support children's individual care needs.  The childminder knows the children and their families well. Consequently, children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure and their emotional well-being is supported well.  Children behave well. The childminder gently reminds them of her expectations and helps them to share, take turns and have good manners.

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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 precise, ongoing assessment is undertaken as an integral part of the learning and development process in order to understand children's levels of achievement and shape learning experiences for each child. 26/07/2017

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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 more effective systems for self-evaluation to help to identify all weaknesses in practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector discussed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and how to report any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder completes risk assessments and daily checks of the premises. This helps to keep children safe. She holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate so she can attend to children in the event of minor accidents or injuries. Although the childminder has successfully acted upon actions set at her last inspection, she has not fully evaluated her provision to enable her to recognise further ways to improve. Feedback from parents is positive. They comment on how well their children have settled.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder understands that children learn through play and she routinely observes children's development. However, she does not consistently use this information to plan activities that meet their individual needs. Weaknesses in assessment mean activities do not always provide appropriate levels of challenge. This means that children do not make good progress. The childminder interacts with children skilfully. She poses appropriate questions and gives children the time they need to respond. Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They access a range of resources covering all areas of learning. For example, children have opportunities to experience a range of role-play resources. They use a pretend tea set to make cups of tea and enjoy caring for their dolls. This helps to promote their imagination and creative development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's calm and caring manner creates a welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. Children are comfortable and confident to make their feelings known and make choices for themselves. The childminder is a good role model. Children behave well and learn to care for the resources. For example, they help the childminder to tidy away toys after play. Children's good health is promoted well. For example, she talks to the children about the fruit they are eating during snack time and the importance of drinking water. Children are motivated learners.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children appear to be working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children develop some of the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning, particularly in terms of their emotional development. However, inconsistencies in the assessment of children, including the lack of starting point assessments, do not maximise their progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY258877 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 1083036 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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