Childminder EY100593

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2017 10 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 a record of the full name or date of birth for each child that she cares for.  The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of her change of name.  The childminder has little understanding of the assessment requirements of the early years foundation stage used to monitor children's progress. She is unaware of the requirement to complete a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder does not use an effective system to regularly update her own knowledge or identify current weaknesses in her practice.  At times, the childminder does not make the most of everyday opportunities to enhance children's understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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It has the following strengths

 Parents are happy with the care the childminder provides. They say the childminder is approachable and trustworthy and value the regular updates that they receive.  The childminder uses appropriate arrangements to help children settle into her care. Children build warm relationships with the childminder and enjoy the range of activities that she provides.

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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 record of the full name and date of birth of each child that is looked after on the relevant premises 09/12/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that Ofsted is notified of any change of name 09/12/2017  improve knowledge and understanding of the assessment requirements of the early years foundation stage, including the requirement to complete a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. 09/01/2018

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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 the process of self-evaluation to clearly highlight strengths and weaknesses of current practice and continually drive forward improvement  make better use of opportunities to develop children's awareness of healthy practices, to extend their growing understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has updated her knowledge of child protection procedures including more recent government guidance. She completes risk assessments on her home to ensure children are kept safe. For example, all entrances remain secure to prevent unauthorised persons gaining access. However, the childminder has not reflected on all aspects of her practice to enable her to highlight weaknesses, ensure she meets the statutory requirements and support continuous improvement. She does not record information on each child, such as their full name and date of birth. Furthermore, the childminder has not advised Ofsted of her own change of name. The childminder is keen to improve her practice and is already considering ways to gain further support and source training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder regularly observes children and has some knowledge of how to support their development. However, she does not always make good use of what she knows about children to complete assessments and shape learning experiences to meet their emerging needs. In addition, she is unaware of the requirement to complete a progress check between the ages of two and three years. At times, teaching is appropriate. The childminder encourages children to have a go during activities. She warmly praises them for their efforts, which contributes towards their emotional well-being. Children state, 'I did it' to show that they are proud of their achievement. The childminder uses a range of questioning techniques and draws on her knowledge of each child to engage them in conversation. This helps younger children to build on their use of language to communicate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Gaps in the childminder's knowledge and practice do not fully support children's welfare and development. Nevertheless, children behave well and respond to the childminder's clear expectations. The childminder provides children with opportunities to access fresh air and physical exercise on a regular basis. Children enjoy walks with the dog, visits to the local parks and collecting eggs from the childminder's chickens. However, on occasion, the childminder does not make the most of opportune moments to teach children about healthy practices, such as handwashing.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The weakness in the childminder's use of assessment means that she does not gather enough information to effectively plan and support children to make good progress. Nonetheless, children gain some of the basic skills that they need for future learning. Overall, they are confident individuals, generally motivated to learn and keen to express their preferences. For instance, children discuss and choose their pizza toppings as they take part in a weekly cooking activity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100593 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1040928 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in St Albans. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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Telephone number

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