Childminder EY420686

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 2017 27 May 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 use assessment effectively to monitor children's progress, in order to understand what progress has been made, and identify any gaps in their learning.  The quality of activities on offer are not sufficiently stimulating. Children do not benefit from the best possible learning opportunities. The childminder does not fully consider how to meet their next steps in learning.  On occasions, the childminder does not fully support children's understanding of good behaviour to help them learn what is expected of them.  The childminder has not fully considered her professional development enough in order to help her raise the quality of teaching.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are generally happy and settled. They have developed good bonds with the childminder. She is warm, caring and responds suitably to their emotional needs. This helps to promote their confidence and well-being.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares regular information with them, which means that they are well informed about their children's care and learning. Parents are happy with the service they receive.

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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

 make effective use of assessment to monitor children's progress, in order to identify and plan for any gaps in their learning 24/10/2017

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 plan and provide children with stimulating learning opportunities to consistently meet children's individual learning needs, and support their next steps in learning. 24/10/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 build on strategies used to manage children's behaviour, so that all children are even more aware of what is and is not acceptable behaviour  establish a focused professional development plan to help improve on existing knowledge and enhance the quality of teaching skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of learning activities.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector took account of parents' views through reading written references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder uses self-evaluation to assess the quality of what she provides and has made some improvements since her last inspection. She accurately maintains records of children's attendance, and ensures that she displays her certificate of registration. The childminder attends some training, she works closely with an early years adviser to improve upon her knowledge and understanding of how to support children's learning. However, she does not focus on her professional development robustly enough to improve the quality of teaching. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The premises are secure and she supervises children well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children when they play and links her observations to the areas of learning. However, she does not use the information well enough, to accurately assess the progress that children are making. She provides children with a welcoming family environment. Children are able to make independent choices in the well-resourced play room. However, activities planned are not consistently challenging, and do not always take account of the children's next steps in learning. The childminder demonstrates an adequate understanding of the importance of sharing information with other settings that children attend, and uses some suitable teaching methods. For example, she encourages the children to count and name colours during activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children's behaviour is generally appropriate. However, on some occasions, the childminder does not give children clear enough messages as to why certain behaviours are unacceptable. The childminder offers children plenty of praise and encouragement and she joins in well with their chosen play. She encourages children to follow good hygiene routines and a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy daily play opportunities in the garden where they benefit from fresh air and exercise. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's needs and routines, and follows these during the daily routine. This helps children to quickly settle into her care.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make as much progress as they should, due to weaknesses in monitoring their progress. Nevertheless, they gain the basic skills to help prepare them for their future learning, including moving on to pre-school. Children learn to take care of their own care needs. They enjoy practising new skills, such as putting in their own shoes and coats. Early literacy skills are emerging as children show an interest in books. Children explore making marks using chunky chalks on the paving slabs in the garden. They enjoy sensory activities, such as playing with sand. They are learning to solve problems, for instance, as they join in with constructing train tracks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420686 Local authority Herefordshire Inspection number 1058457 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Hereford. She operates all year round from 7am 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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