Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2017 13 December 2016

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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 quality of teaching and activities provided are variable between the two settings the childminder operates. She does not make consistently good use of the information gained from her observations to guide her teaching and plan challenging activities tailored for each child.  The childminder does not consistently inform all parents and/or carers of accidents, injuries or first-aid treatment given to children.  The programme of self-evaluation does not help the childminder identify gaps in practice or review ongoing professional development needs.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder and her assistant understand their responsibilities for the safeguarding of children. They have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should they have concerns about a child and ensure children are fully supervised at all times.  Children behave well. They are learning how to form positive relationships with each other through the good support offered by the childminder and her assistant.  The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. They follow good hygiene routines and enjoy plenty of opportunities for physical play outdoors.  The childminder constantly talks to children and supports the good development of their communication and language skills during their play.

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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

 make better use of what is known about each child to guide teaching and plan activities that challenge them and build on their current level of development 19/08/2017

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Due Date

 ensure all parents and/or carers are informed of any accident or injury sustained by children on the same day or as soon as reasonably practicable after and of any first-aid treatment given. 19/08/2017

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

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Due Date

 strengthen the system for self-evaluation to critically reflect on all aspects of the provision and identify professional development needs that raise the quality to a good level.

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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 and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers through discussion and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder keeps records of accidents. However, she does not always inform the parents and carers of accidents that occur. The childminder has a suitable relationship with parents and carers and talks to them about their child's learning and development. They speak highly of the care their children receive. Self-evaluation systems are not accurate. The childminder does not swiftly identify weaknesses in practice or focus sufficiently on professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to a consistently good level. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good systems to check that her assistants are suitable to work with children. Both settings used by the childminder are safe and secure. Effective procedures ensure children are safe while on outings, including routine school runs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder uses observations and assessments to monitor children's development and identify the next stages in their learning. However, the information gathered is not always used to plan activities that will challenge all children and help them to make good progress. For example, the childminder splits her care between her home and the local village hall. The activities set out in the childminder's home do not reflect the same good quality and quantity of activities set out in the village hall. As a result, opportunities to support children's learning are missed. Some teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant engage children and use some effective questioning and dialogue to support and extend their learning. Children take part in group games that support their turn taking and sharing skills. They learn the basic skills in readiness for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Some aspects of the childminder's teaching mean that children are not fully supported to lead their own play and extend their learning. Nevertheless, the childminder works closely with parents to settle children into her provision. She gathers information relating to their care and well-being. Children develop secure and caring relationships with her and her family. Children approach the childminder and assistant confidently and they give children lots of praise to help build their confidence and self-esteem. Children have daily opportunities to extend their physical development. They play outside and walk to and from school. The childminder has developed links with the local primary school to support children with their learning.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in observation, assessment and planning mean that some children are not fully supported in their learning because activities do not always provide sufficient challenge. Despite this children are developing their early writing skills. They make marks with pencils and crayons and other writing tools. Children enjoy counting and are developing their mathematical thinking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493527 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1109125 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Hatfield Peverel, Essex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. She receives funding for the provision of early education for two-, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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