Childminder EY489082

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2017 Not applicable

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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 has not completed the required progress check for children between the age of two and three years. She has not provided parents with a written summary of their child's development at this time.  The childminder has not established an effective programme for her continuous professional development to improve her knowledge and teaching skills.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify weaknesses in practice or take steps to address them.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is a good role model for children. She provides a warm and welcoming environment and treats children with care and respect. She shows an interest in children's lives beyond the setting and gives them regular praise for their achievements. This helps children to feel valued and promotes their self-esteem.  The childminder demonstrates effective teaching skills when interacting with children. Children name objects they see to build their range of vocabulary. The childminder encourages the children to describe the objects in order to further develop their speaking skills.  Children behave well and are kind to others. The childminder teaches children to use good manners. They listen and respond well to the childminder's instructions. They are eager to take part in small tasks, such as helping to tidy away toys.

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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 the required progress check is completed for all children between the age of two and three years, and provide parents with a written summary 27/10/2017

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Due Date

 establish an effective system of professional development to ensure knowledge and teaching skills are kept up to date in order to promote good practice and outcomes for children. 27/10/2017

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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

 review the quality of provision in order to identify and address any weaknesses in practice and ensure that statutory requirements are consistently met.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors 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. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working on the premises.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not use her knowledge gained from training to ensure she meets the legal requirements at all times. She does not seek further ways to enhance her skills in order to ensure the provision is good. Despite this, she completes mandatory training to secure her knowledge on safeguarding and has a first-aid qualification. Safeguarding is effective. Children's welfare is promoted as the childminder is vigilant and ensures children are kept safe. She knows how to identify signs that a child is at risk of harm and how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children as they play. This helps her to identify what children like to do and to plan for the next steps in their learning. However, the childminder does not complete the progress check for children between the age of two and three years. She does not provide parents with a written summary about their child's development so that they can share this with other professionals where appropriate. However, the childminder does share some information with parents about children's routines and what they like to do. Children enjoy taking part in the opportunities that the childminder offers. She encourages them to choose what they want to do. Children paint and mix colours. The childminder sits with them and describes what they do. She asks children questions to which they are keen to respond.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children's personal development is not promoted as well as possible as the childminder does not complete important checks on their progress. This prevents her from identifying areas where children may need additional support. Nevertheless, children build strong and secure relationships with the childminder, who is perceptive to their changing needs, such as when they are tired or hungry. She encourages children to eat healthily and promotes good hygiene at all times. The childminder teaches children to manage their personal care needs, supporting and guiding them where necessary. Children have opportunities to play in the fresh air and visit the local community. Parents comment positively that the childminder meets children's care needs effectively and that they enjoy the time they spend with her.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in assessment mean that children's development in all areas of learning is not always supported as effectively as possible. Nevertheless, they confidently count and recognise numbers. Children develop some skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489082 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1020736 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Thetford, Norfolk. She operates all year round from 5am 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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Telephone number

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