Childminder EY456925

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 August 2017 15 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 childminder does not keep all of the records legally required for childminding. She is not maintaining a daily record of the names of children and the times that they attend. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not use her observations of children effectively to complete regular, precise assessments of their learning and plan stimulating activities that support their progress from their starting points.  The childminder does not make consistent use of opportunities to further develop her knowledge and skills, to help continually raise the quality of her practice.  Systems for evaluating the provision are not rigorous enough to ensure all areas for improvement are quickly and consistently identified and addressed.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is kind and caring. She has warm, affectionate relationships with children and supports their emotional and physical well-being effectively.  The home is safe and welcoming. The childminder is conscientious about supervising children closely at all times to help promote their safety.  There are positive partnerships with parents. The childminder keeps parents informed about daily activities and routines, and works with them closely to ensure a shared approach to children's care.

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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

 keep a daily record that includes the names of children present and their hours of attendance 08/08/2017

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Due Date

 improve the use of observations of children to monitor their progress more precisely and plan stimulating activities to help them make good progress. 08/09/2017

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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

 make more use of opportunities for developing knowledge and skills, to further enhance the quality of practice  establish robust systems for monitoring and evaluating the provision, to promptly identify any priorities for development and drive continual improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records.  The inspector read letters from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not always identify areas that she needs to improve quickly enough, such as weaknesses in her monitoring of children's learning. She is aware of the documentation she needs to keep as a childminder. However, at times some records are not easily accessible and an accurate record of attendance is not maintained. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities towards the children in her care. She knows how to recognise and report any child protection concerns, to help promote children's welfare and well-being. She has kept her knowledge of safeguarding matters up to date. The childminder has met previous actions and ensured she has a valid first-aid certificate and appropriate insurance in place.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not consistently use what she knows about children's achievements to identify the next steps for their learning and plan interesting new experiences to help them make good progress. However, she gathers some information about children's development before they start and makes sure a suitable variety of resources are available according to their age and needs. Young children enjoy exploring toys and interacting with the childminder. She supports their language and communication skills well, for instance, she talks to them during care routines and as they play. The childminder encourages children's physical skills appropriately, such as helping young children to stand up and providing toys that make a noise when they shake them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not maintain accurate details of when children are on the premises to consistently support children's welfare. She is sensitive to children's individual needs. For instance, she plans the day around young children's familiar routines for mealtimes and sleeping. Children settle quickly and feel secure in the childminder's care. She is a positive role model and offers children calm reassurance and praise. The childminder checks her home thoroughly each day to help ensure children can play safely. She helps children learn how to stay safe, such as carrying out regular fire drills. The childminder promotes children's health appropriately. She encourages a nutritious diet and follows careful hygiene routines when she changes nappies.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children's progress is not consistently monitored closely enough to identify any gaps in their learning and to ensure they make the best possible progress. Nevertheless, children generally gain skills that help prepare them for their future learning. Young children form strong bonds with the childminder and her family. They quickly become familiar with the routines of the setting. They develop their physical skills appropriately, grasping toys and exploring them with all their senses. Children begin to explore and investigate the world around them. They enjoy their time at the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456925 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1080505 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Westcott, near Dorking, Surrey. The childminder cares for children from 7.30am to 5.30pm each weekday, throughout the year.

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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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