Childminder EY441819

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2017 25 March 2015

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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

 The childminder does not have a robust understanding of the legal requirements. She failed to notify Ofsted of changes in circumstances that affected her registration.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation well enough, to identify breaches in requirements, including those of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not consistently extend her knowledge and skills further, to enable her to raise teaching to the highest level and improve learning outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder regularly assesses children's achievements and identifies the progress they have made, to help her support children’s learning and development.  The childminder engages children and helps promote their language skills. For example, she joins in discussions about superheroes and is alert to children's interests.  The childminder shares information with parents and provides a consistent approach to their learning at home.  The childminder works closely with other providers to support continuity in children's development.  Children have good opportunities to play creatively and use their imagination. For example, they enjoy drawing activities and talk about the marks they make.

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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

 improve knowledge and understanding of legal requirements, including notifications that must be made to Ofsted. 20/11/2017

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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 a thorough approach to self-evaluation, so that breaches in practice are identified and addressed, to continually improve the effectiveness of the provision  extend the current arrangements for professional development, so that they provide more opportunities to raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed the resources with the childminder and co-childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, co-childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder is not fully aware of current legislation. She does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify weaknesses in practice, such as the requirement to notify Ofsted of changes. The childminder failed to notify Ofsted that building work was taking place in her home and that she was working from different premises. This is a breach in legal requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends child protection training and has a suitable understanding of how to protect children from harm and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. However, the childminder's professional development is not yet highly focused on improving her teaching skills to extend children's learning even further. The childminder seeks the views of parents to benefit the experiences that children receive. Parents comment that their children enjoy the activities that the childminder offers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder measures children's progress accurately. She shares this information with her co-minder and swiftly closes any gaps in children's learning. The childminder knows children well and actively joins in their play. She encourages children to 'have a go' and learn new skills. For example, children learn to button up their coat and show perseverance. Children use mathematical language in their play. For example, they draw with chalks and the childminder uses such opportunities to introduce children to letter names and shapes. The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills. For example, children practise rolling in different ways and enjoy regular visits outdoors, such as to the woods and park.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder completes regular risk assessments, and understands the importance of following good health and safety practices when she is with the children in her care. Children develop a strong bond with the childminder and settle quickly. The childminder makes sure younger children sleep in comfort when they are tired. For example, the routines are flexible to accommodate children's needs. Children's behaviour is good and they consistently follow rules at the setting. They offer to complete small tasks, such as tidying away toys. Children learn about the wider world beyond their own experiences. For example, they have good opportunities to explore the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. Children are curious learners. For example, they concentrate very well on shape puzzles and remain at this activity for some time. Children make independent decisions. For example, they decide to come inside when it is raining. They enjoy practising their writing skills and can recognise some letters and their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441819 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1095287 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Ash Vale, in Aldershot, Hampshire. The childminder works with a co-minder. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round. Normal operational hours are from 7am to 6.30pm.

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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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