Childminder EY491727

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2017 Not applicable

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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:

 Although the childminder completes regular observations of children's learning, she does not use the information gained to quickly narrow any gaps in their development. Children do not make consistently good progress from their starting points.  The childminder does not obtain detailed information from parents about their child's abilities and skills when they first start to attend.  The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents about how they can support their child's continued learning at home.  The childminder's evaluation of her practice and planning for improvement is not yet aimed at raising the quality of assessment to at least a good level.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder works well with other early years professionals at settings that children also attend. She exchanges information with them to support children's continued learning and build on their interests and enjoyment.  Children access a suitable range of toys to support their interests and stage of development. Children's growing independence is supported well.  Children behave well. They quickly learn about what is expected of them, such as taking off their shoes when they first enter the childminder's home.  The childminder keeps her mandatory qualifications and training up to date, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. This helps her to refresh her knowledge and skills and promote children's safety and welfare.

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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

 make better use of observations and assessments to identify children's individual levels of achievement and quickly take action to narrow any gaps in their learning, so that all children make at least good progress from their starting points. 14/03/2018

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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

 obtain more detailed information from parents about their children's abilities and skills on entry, to inform initial assessments and promote their good progress from the outset  provide parents with further guidance and ideas for how they can support their children's learning and development at home  strengthen the way in which reflection is used to identify and target ways to raise the quality of assessment and evaluate the impact on children's learning.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity together.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises and of the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not use self-evaluation rigorously to ensure that she continually meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She does not reflect in enough depth to evaluate the impact of the quality of her assessments on children's progress. Information exchanged with parents does not enable her to establish children's starting points swiftly or ensure a truly shared approach to their continued progress. Some children do not make good enough progress in their learning and development from their starting points. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her role to protect children and of the most recent child protection legislation. She is clear about what procedures she must follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder completes risk assessments well to ensure that children are not exposed to any hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The well-qualified childminder does not use what she learns from her observations and assessments well enough to plan activities that focus on closing the identified gaps in the children's learning. Children are not supported well enough to learn as much as possible. That said, the childminder uses her teaching skills in a purposeful way during planned activities. For example, during a play dough activity, she asks children questions and gives them plenty of time to think and respond. She motivates children in their play and encourages them to have a go and explore. The childminder interacts warmly with children. She helps them to match shape cutters to pictures and count out how many objects they have made from the dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not exchange information with parents effectively to promote a collaborative approach to children's learning and development. However, parents spoken to on the day of inspection praised the childminder's flexible service and how well their children have settled in her care. Children develop close relationships with the childminder. They also are beginning to form friendships with children of a similar age. They learn to share toys and take turns. Children are given opportunities to develop their physical skills, for instance, as they spend time in the back garden.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Assessment is not sufficiently well focused to help every child reach their full potential. That said, children are developing some basic skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. Older children recognise that print has meaning and are able to identify their own name card, such as when they arrive at the childminder's home. They manage their personal care routines well and confidently engage in conversations with the childminder. Younger children develop early writing skills using a variety of tools. They show confidence and a willingness to explore toys, such as investigating for cause and effect.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491727 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1022674 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Doncaster. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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