Childminder EY541971

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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 carries out risk assessments of her home. However, they are not fully effective to ensure that all aspects of the environment are safe for children, especially in the outdoor areas.  The childminder understands how to promote children's learning overall, but she is still developing how she monitors children's achievements. She does not support children's learning consistently to enable them to make as much progress as they could in their learning.  The childminder does not make the best use of the play space and resources, to support and engage all children fully in purposeful play.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not effective enough to help her identify areas of weakness and for professional development, to help improve outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are happy and settled. They have trusting relationships with the childminder, which helps to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder shares information with parents about their children's care and the activities they take part in, keeping them suitably informed about their children's welfare.  Children go on frequent outings around their local community, where they get exercise and fresh air, helping to support their physical development.

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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

 make effective use of risk assessment to identify and minimise all hazards to children, particularly in the outdoor areas 04/09/2017

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Due Date

 improve use of assessment to monitor precisely where children are in their learning, and use the information gained to plan activities that build on what children know and can do. 16/09/2017

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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

 review organisation of the toys and resources to provide a good range of stimulating play experiences, to keep all children motivated and engaged  use self-evaluation fully effectively to cover all aspects of the provision and identify areas for improvement, including professional development and training, to help improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children, and reviewed the play equipment and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and talked to the children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records.  The inspector discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder identifies hazards in her home environment and she has put some safety measures in place to reduce these. However, although she has made some attempts to make the garden area safe, some risks remain. For example, a washing line loops down and fencing around a greenhouse is not sturdy enough to prevent children falling against the glass. The childminder provides a suitable level of supervision to help the children to learn how to play safely. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training. She understands child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has a concern. The childminder understands the importance of reviewing her childminding practice, and she links with her development officer for support and advice. However, her self-evaluation does not cover all aspects of her provision to help her to provide good-quality care for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder makes some observations of the children as they play and has begun to identify next steps in their learning. However, she is still developing these systems and they do not help her ensure children are challenged as much as possible. At times, the children do not engage in any purposeful activity and sit watching others. Children are provided with a reasonable variety of play experiences, including some outdoor activities. Children use their imagination well. They show care and control as they use the glue, scissors and various materials to create their models. The childminder allows children to follow their own ideas and praises their achievements, supporting their independence and boosting their confidence and self-esteem.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children have some opportunities to make choices about their play from the selection of toys and resources. However, the childminder does not organise the space and activities well enough to make sure they are inviting to all children. The childminder links closely with the parents to gather clear information about children's individual needs when they start, to enable her to help them settle well. The childminder follows appropriate hygiene routines. She provides children with healthy and nutritious meals, taking into account any special dietary needs. Children help to pick fruit from the garden, then wash and taste it, which contributes to teaching them about where their food comes from.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children acquire some skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning. However, the childminder does not offer consistent opportunities to help all children to reach their full potential. Children understand how to behave. They are considerate and helpful towards each other, for example, children happily share a popular toy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541971 Local authority Bournemouth Inspection number 1111465 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Southbourne, Dorset. The childminder works all year round, each weekday.

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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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