Childminder EY489428

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 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 does not keep accurate daily records of children's hours of attendance.  The childminder has not informed Ofsted of an adult who supports her in her work with children.  Observations and assessments of children's progress are not used sufficiently to plan children's next steps in learning.  The childminder does not always gather enough detailed information about what children know and can do when they first start.  Self-evaluation is not yet accurate enough to identify and address weaknesses in practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder offers a homely environment where children feel secure and comfortable. Children form strong emotional bonds with her and she knows them well.  Children have a secure knowledge of the daily routines and are encouraged to be as independent as possible. They wash their hands before mealtimes and demonstrate good manners at the table.  Parents offer positive feedback about children's experiences with the childminder. They mention the range of activities children undertake and the visits they enjoy, such as trips to the local library.

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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 an accurate record of children's hours of attendance 21/08/2017  inform Ofsted of all adults who support children on the premises 21/08/2017  improve the use of observations and assessments to inform planning for children's next steps in learning and enhance children's progress effectively. 26/09/2017

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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

 gather more detailed information about what children know and can do when they first start  develop self-evaluation further to accurately identify and tackle weaknesses, and raise the overall standard of the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  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 has not informed Ofsted of a family member who at times, helps her in her work with children. This means the suitability of this individual has not been fully assessed. However, a Disclosure and Barring Service check has been undertaken and this lessens the risk to children. The childminder records the number of children in her setting at any one time. However, she does not record accurately the actual hours each child is in her care. The impact on children's welfare is minimal. The childminder continually improves her skills and undertakes professional development opportunities whenever possible. She reflects on her practice and has action plans in place to drive improvement forward. However, self-evaluation is not sufficiently robust to identify all weaknesses. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the local procedures she needs to follow if she has a concern for children's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder understands that children learn through play. She has a wide range of toys readily available and she offers purposeful support as she plays alongside children. For example, children are encouraged to share and take turns as they play board games. The childminder engages children in conversations about pictures on their playing cards and in response, children talk about the different foods shown. The childminder has secure partnerships with parents and she gains information about children when they first start. However, this is not always detailed enough to help her promote children's good levels of development from the start. Although the childminder observes and tracks children's progress appropriately, she does not use this information well enough. Consequently, she is not able to plan challenging and appropriate next steps for children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The lack of diligence in certain management issues has some, albeit limited, impact on children's general welfare. Nevertheless, children behave well and play happily together. They have opportunities to join in with others at local groups and are learning about the community they live in. The childminder makes sure children are as safe as possible in her care. For example, the childminder assesses risks to children when out and about and takes precautions, such as using large buggies to transport all children on trips. Children learn about the natural world and have opportunities to play outside. They learn to care for the childminder's pets and how to protect themselves from germs by washing their hands after handling the guinea pigs.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not yet making good progress. Nevertheless, they develop some of the skills needed for their next stage in learning. They take part in meaningful conversations and can express themselves adequately. Children follow instructions and understand the need to tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489428 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 1014753 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 Ely. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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