Childminder EY384159

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2017 29 June 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 manage children's behaviour consistently. Children are unsure what is expected of them and do not always behave appropriately.  The childminder does not use her assessments effectively. She does not consistently plan learning experiences to meet individual children's abilities as well as their interests to extend their learning. Some children do not make good progress in their learning.  The childminder does not have a secure understanding of how to consistently support young children's communication and language skills to help them make good progress.  The childminder does not focus on evaluating her practice effectively enough. She does not identify areas that need developing to ensure children achieve good outcomes.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of promoting children's good health. For example, children enjoy the nutritious meals and snacks provided.  The childminder helps children develop good physical skills. They use age-appropriate apparatus and have daily access to outdoor experiences.  Children attend groups where they learn to socialise with others and find out about the wider community. They explore similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 use consistent and appropriate ways to manage children's behaviour positively and help young children to understand clear expectations of what is and what is not appropriate behaviour 15/08/2017

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 use assessments more effectively to plan and provide activities that meet individual children's interests and current abilities and set suitable challenges to help them make good progress across all areas of learning 15/08/2017

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 develop a secure knowledge of how to promote children's language and communication skills consistently. 15/08/2017

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

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 make effective use of self-evaluation to identify weaknesses in teaching practice and to target areas to raise outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector evaluated the success of the planned activity together.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and gathered their views about the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not identified where she needs to make improvements to raise the quality of teaching, learning and assessment so children make better progress. In addition, she is not clear how to positively manage children's behaviour. However, she develops trusting relationships with parents and the school teachers. They regularly discuss children's emotional and learning needs to help provide some continuity in their development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant and knows how to recognise signs of abuse and how to report any concerns about a child's welfare to protect them. She has obtained all required permissions from parents, updated her procedures and developed an understanding of what to do in the event of any allegations made. The childminder follows an effective outings policy to help keep children safe. She updates her knowledge of safeguarding practices and other early years matters, including through

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

training and regular conversations with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children and knows their individual personalities. However, she misses opportunities to engage children in learning. The childminder does not plan learning experiences that challenge children or focus on children's next steps. Children lose interest and do not learn. Nevertheless, children often choose what they would like to play with. For example, they engage in building with blocks and recognise colours. Children enjoy using technology for different purposes and finding the right piece of wooden puzzle to fit into the shape. The childminder has started using the key words from children's home languages. However, she does not make the most of opportunities to extend and develop young children's communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not have a good understanding of how to promote positive behaviour and is not clear enough about what she expects from young children. For example, occasionally, she raises her voice to children and does not explain the reason why some behaviour is not acceptable. Children are not sure how to solve simple problems positively and do not display consistently good behaviour. Nevertheless, children enjoy the childminder's presence and seek her for cuddles and attention. The childminder has effective procedures that help young children feel welcome and included in her home. She knows how to prevent the spread of infections. For example, she changes children's bedding routinely and ensures that they regularly wash their hands.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Some children, especially those who speak English as additional language, do not make good progress, particularly in their communication and language development. This is due to weaknesses in the childminder's teaching. Children learn some skills in preparation for school. For example, they learn to be independent and manage simple tasks for themselves. Children are active and enjoy exploration. They learn to count and recite numbers in sequence. Children make marks and practise early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384159 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 1093642 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Sutton, Surrey. The childminder works from 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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