Childminder EY407200

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 2017 5 February 2014

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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 an accurate daily record of the hours of children's attendance.  The childminder does not assess children's progress precisely enough to target their individual next steps in learning and plan sufficiently challenging activities.  The childminder does not use reflections on her practice effectively to address her ongoing professional development needs and help enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder helps children form secure attachments and supports the development of their independence. She establishes caring and responsive relationships with children.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills. She provides a commentary during their play and asks questions to extend their vocabulary. Children enjoy sharing and retelling familiar stories.  The childminder praises children's efforts, which supports their self-esteem and confidence. Children are settled and happy.  The childminder forms secure partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children’s activities and experiences.  The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn to mix and socialise with others at local groups.

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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 of the hours of children's attendance 11/11/2017  ensure that systems for assessment and planning target what individual children need to learn next to support them to reach their full potential. 11/11/2017

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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

 develop effective use of reflection on practice to ensure professional development is specifically focused on improving the quality of teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluated activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took their views into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not keep a record of the daily hours of children's attendance. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may raise concerns about the welfare of children. She understands the procedures to follow to report any child protection issues. Parents value the care given by the childminder and the secure environment provided. The childminder identifies some strengths and areas for improvement. However, she has not yet used this knowledge to address her professional development needs to help improve the quality of teaching and learning. Nevertheless, the childminder has completed mandatory training, including paediatric first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is inconsistent. Children initiate their own play but the childminder does not always support this effectively. She observes what children already know, for example, their counting skills and colour recognition. However, her assessments are not precise enough to help her enhance or extend their learning or plan sufficiently challenging activities. The childminder observes children to find out what interests them. She provides some appropriate resources to help them follow these interests, such as dolls and role-play equipment. Children enjoy decorating biscuits to share with family members. This helps them to feel a sense of belonging. The childminder asks parents about their children's preferences and likes and dislikes from the start.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching mean that children are not fully challenged to develop their skills. However, the childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe during outdoor play while also being adventurous. Children run, jump and climb equipment when they visit the local park. They go out on walks into the local community and observe birds and animals. This helps them to understand more about the wider world. Children follow hygiene routines and benefit from fresh fruit for snacks. They access a range of resources in the play areas, including materials for making marks and craft equipment. They enjoy making independent choices in their play. The childminder is a positive role model and gently reminds children to behave well.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are steadily learning some of the skills they will need to prepare them for future learning and the eventual move to nursery and school. Children's independence skills are developing well and they are keen to take on small tasks, such as tidying away toys. Children persist in tasks, for example, when putting on dressing-up clothes. They are learning about similarities and differences between themselves and others, for instance, when they visit local playgroups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407200 Local authority Durham Inspection number 1102256 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates all year round from 9am to 3pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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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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