Childminder EY436776

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 July 2017 11 July 2016

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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 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 share concerns she may have about children's learning and development needs promptly enough with parents so that they can agree on how best to support children.  Although the childminder has completed the progress check for children aged between two and three years she does not provide parents with a written copy of this.  The childminder has not established effective links with other early years settings that children attend. This means that children who attend more than one setting do not benefit from a consistent approach to their learning.  On occasions, the childminder does not always model how to value and respect others through her interactions.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has welcomed support from the local authority and has taken adequate steps to address previous issues. However, her checks on the quality of the provision are not robust enough to secure improvements.

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder is not currently accessing professional development opportunities in order to support her improving knowledge of child development and teaching strategies.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to see print in a variety of ways.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder deploys herself well to supervise children's play and keep them safe.

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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 any concerns regarding children's learning and development are discussed with their parents promptly so that any action needed to support children can be agreed 07/08/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that parents are provided with a written summary of the progress check for children aged between two and three years. 07/08/2017

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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

 promote more effective positive role modelling during conservations to help enhance children's self-esteem and respect for themselves and others  work closely with other settings children attend to enable a regular two-way flow of information to improve consistency in children's care and learning  improve opportunities used to promote and extend children's early reading skills  make better use of self-evaluation to reflect carefully on the quality of the provision, teaching and the progress that children make and use this to help sharpen the focus of professional development to further improve.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed and looked at a sample of children's assessment records and the systems for planning children's play experiences.  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 in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has made some progress since the last inspection. For example, she has completed a first-aid training course. This has a positive impact on children's well-being. However, partnerships with parents and other settings children attend are not strong enough and information is not shared about children's progress. Although the childminder has completed a two year progress check, she has not provided parents with a copy of this. In addition, she does not reflect on her own practice well enough. She has not accessed other training opportunities. This means she is not developing her knowledge and practice to create the best outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable understanding of most signs that may indicate a child being at risk of harm, including the procedures to follow in the event of a concern.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has sound systems in place to observe children and assess their level of development. This means she is able to identify and address any gaps in learning. However, this information is not shared with parents swiftly enough to ensure that any support that may be needed can be agreed with them. Children, generally, enjoy their time with the childminder, who provides a suitable range of activities for them. The childminder joins in with activities and this encourages children to keep on trying. For example, they have opportunities to practise coordination skills while they thread various shapes onto ribbons to make bracelets. Children clearly enjoy making marks. However, too few books are provided. Those that are available are worn and damaged and do not entice children to browse through them to help develop their early reading skills and love of books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Babies and children are emotionally secure and their personal care needs are effectively met. They are cuddled and reassured when needed. The childminder has clear rules and boundaries in place and teaches children positive manners. However, occasionally, the childminder does not model how to value others through her interaction. For example, when children cannot achieve tasks she sometimes refers to them using inappropriate terms. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals. Daily walks in the local community support children's health and physical development.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses identified in practice mean children's outcomes are not yet good. Children are, generally, supported to learn some basic skills required for future learning. For example, babies' physical skills are developing well. Older children show interest in simple shapes. They behave well and learn to form friendships with their peers. Older children are developing their independence and do things for themselves. They are beginning to listen to instructions and follow the routines of the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436776 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1085438 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Peterlee. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except for 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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