Childminder EY462616

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 October 2017 15 February 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 consistently maintain the required adult-to-child ratios.  At times, the childminder's behaviour management strategies are not effective in helping children to understand what behaviour is expected of them and to learn how to manage their behaviour.  Although the childminder provides a suitable range of play activities for children, she does not observe and assess children's achievements consistently to enable her to plan for the next steps in their learning. Not all children make as much progress as they could.  Although the childminder talks with parents about their children's day at handover times, she does not keep them regularly updated about how children are progressing in their learning and development.  The provider's self-evaluation is not strong enough to help identify all areas where improvement is needed to provide good-quality care for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children are happy and settled, and are confident to ask for help when needed.  Generally, children are able to make independent choices about their play as they select toys and resources from the low-level storage units.  The childminder takes children on outings to places where they learn about their local environment, develop their physical skills and are able to socialise with other children.

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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 sure that the adult-to-child ratios are maintained at all times 15/11/2017  increase knowledge and understanding of strategies to manage children's behaviour, and implement these effectively to help develop children's understanding of acceptable behaviour 25/12/2017

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Due Date

 use observation and assessment to identify accurately where children are in their learning and what they need to learn next, and to keep parents and carers involved in children's care and learning regularly informed about their progress. 25/12/2017

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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

 use self-evaluation more effectively to identify and address all areas for improvement, including professional development, to help improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions 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, including discussing the impact of teaching after viewing activities.  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 uses some self-reflection to help her identify areas that she can develop further. However, this is not sufficiently thorough, as there are weaknesses in behaviour management and in the quality of teaching. The childminder does not make sure that adult-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. On occasion, she has cared for more children than the maximum numbers permitted. This has now stopped, so does not have a significant impact on children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns. She carries out regular checks of her premises and takes action to minimise any hazards to children. The childminder supervises children appropriately. On occasions, the childminder works with an assistant. She understands her role to monitor their practice to ensure that children receive the care and support they need.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not monitor children's progress consistently to enable her to support their developmental needs effectively. For example, an activity to make a spider's web was too difficult for children to achieve and they lost interest. Children use their imagination well, such as when they dress and feed their baby dolls. The childminder interacts and asks questions to promote conversation. For example, children explain that their 'baby' is ill and the childminder encourages them to think how they can make their babies better. Children's mathematical development is supported appropriately. For instance, they are encouraged to count and use numbers in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The support to help children develop good behaviour is not effective. The childminder uses some methods to teach children how to play together, such as not to take toys from others and to share. However, on occasion, children do not listen, as she does not make her expectations of behaviour consistently clear. The childminder forms warm and caring relationships with the children, which help them to feel secure and to develop confidence. She links with parents to gather information about children's care routines so she can follow these, such as sleep patterns for the younger children.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Overall, children gain some skills that support their future learning. For example, they show developing independence in managing their personal-care routines. However, the weaknesses in teaching mean they do not make as much progress as possible. Children enjoy outdoor play. For instance, they take part in growing and planting activities, helping them to understand about changes and where food comes from.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462616 Local authority Dorset Inspection number 1116393 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Ferndown, Dorset. The childminder works with an assistant on occasions. She offers care all day from Monday to Friday. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a Montessori diploma.

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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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