Childminder EY443223

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2017 18 November 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 Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder is not supporting children's development of conversational English. She only teaches certain words in English and is not talking with them in English.  The childminder's teaching does not support older children to develop all the key skills to be ready for the move on to school.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has made a concerted effort to make improvements since the last inspection. She has started to identify next steps in children's learning and plans some interesting activities, supporting them to make progress. She has undertaken some online courses which have provided information about additional activities to enhance her provision.  Children enjoy the welcoming environment where they can easily access equipment that interests them. They show good levels of concentration during activities. The childminder plays with children and shows them how to use the toys.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are confident to express their needs for snacks and activities. The childminder ensures clear routines are developed to meet children's need for play, comfort, rest and refreshment.  The childminder is a good role model. She has clear expectations of children's behaviour and gives age-appropriate guidance and support when needed. Children are

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It has the following strengths

encouraged to share; they are kind to their friends and younger children.

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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

 ensure that all children have sufficient opportunities to hear spoken English and learn English to support them to reach a good standard. 30/11/2017

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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

 assess more accurately what older children need to know and understand in preparation for the move on to school.

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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 completed a discussion about an activity with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children. She looked at relevant documentation and a selection of policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She has assessed the risks of equipment, such as the trampoline. The childminder is aware of the local child protection referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. She has taken some steps to review her provision to improve and welcomes good practice ideas shared with her by other childcare professionals. However, the provision for children's learning and development are not yet good because children have very limited help to learn English. The childminder shares information with parents about what children have been doing and regularly discusses their general progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder's teaching is not good enough because all conversations and most teaching are conducted in Polish. This does not prepare children for the next stage in their learning which will be in the English school system. The childminder does provide interesting activities which develop children's creative and imaginative skills. Children use leaves to print an autumnal picture or make a meal with role-play equipment. The childminder extends children's mathematical skills as they learn a range of colour names, shape names and use numbers to count the sides of a shape. This teaching is conducted in Polish. However, the childminder has also successfully taught children the words for colours, shapes, fruits and numbers in English as well as Polish. Younger children are supported to join in and explore a wide range of toys. The childminder gives children her full attention; she gets down to their level to support their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good relationships with parents and works with them to ensure children's emotional and practical needs are well met. She gathers adequate information from parents. This helps to support her in meeting children's care needs effectively when they first join. She gathers information about routines, likes, dislikes and interests. Children are emotionally secure, happy and settled in her care. Children develop close attachments with the childminder and they confidently approach her for affection and cuddles. The childminder ensures children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. She provides opportunities for regular exercise and a range of homemade meals.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not gaining an understanding of enough English to prepare them well for the move on to school. However, they are confident when speaking in Polish and enthusiastic about learning. They can use some English words for objects. They show good levels of concentration and use paintbrushes with dexterity and perseverance. Children are prepared well practically for moving on to other settings. They independently choose resources and learn to manage their care needs. Children have good social skills, demonstrate good manners and are, generally, well behaved. They are quick to try new skills, enjoy mark making and role play as well as using construction toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443223 Local authority Cheshire East Inspection number 1107797 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She operates all year round from 5am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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