Childminder EY496280

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2018 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:

 The childminder does not closely assess and monitor how well children are progressing towards the early learning goals. Additionally, she does not complete the required progress check when a child is aged between two and three years.  The childminder does not gather precise information from all parents about children's learning at home prior to starting at her setting.  The childminder does not accurately evaluate her practice to ensure she is meeting requirements and identify areas for development, to raise the quality of her provision and teaching and improve outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder builds strong bonds with the children and suitably supports their emotional well-being. She is very caring and attentive to their care needs. Children form positive relationships with her and her family, and enjoy the attention she gives.  The childminder provides a welcoming, homely environment. She has well-equipped play areas where children are able to make choices and develop their independence.  The childcare areas are maintained to a high standard and good hygiene arrangements help to prevent the spread of infection.

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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

 complete the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, and use ongoing observations and assessments effectively to identify what children need to learn next and to shape learning experiences for each child 12/02/2018

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Due Date

 gather information from parents about what a child knows and can do when they first start at the setting, to accurately establish children's abilities and plan for their learning and progress from the outset. 12/02/2018

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation to more accurately identify and address weaknesses in practice and the quality of teaching, to help prioritise continuous professional development and improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children' record forms, the childminder's training certificates and evidence of suitability checks for household members.  The inspector observed adult-led activities and the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childcare purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is informed of child protection procedures and is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. Risk assessments are in place to support children's safety in the home and on outings. Children are supervised appropriately. The childminder has not reflected rigorously enough on her practice to fully monitor, assess and improve the quality of her provision and teaching. However, she has attended some training, which has raised her knowledge of child development, and she has updated her first-aid knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has not developed effective systems for observing, assessing and monitoring children's learning and development. Additionally, she has not completed the required progress check for children in her care aged two years. This does not ensure that children are supported to make the best possible progress or that activities are precisely focused on their individual learning needs. Despite this, the childminder provides children with a range of interesting play opportunities that they enjoy. She recognises some of the children's interests, such as role play, and provides resources for these. The childminder interacts positively with children. She promotes their speaking skills by talking to them and encouraging responses. Outings to places, such as nature areas and parks, enable children to learn about the world in which they live and promote their physical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not clearly identify children's starting points on entry, to help her meet their individual learning and development needs. However, she does speak to parents to find out about babies' and children's care needs, to help maintain their routines so they feel secure. Consistent boundaries are in place for children's behaviour. The childminder supports children to understand right from wrong. Their behaviour is good and children are learning about the importance of respecting others. The childminder provides praise as she recognises children's efforts and achievements. This enables children to develop their sense of self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are confident and eager to learn. However, the lack of close monitoring of their development means they are not supported to make the most progress possible while in the childminder's care. That said, children do learn some skills that they will need for the next stage in their learning. For example, their independence is increasing as they manage simple tasks for themselves and choose with what they want to play. They are able to sustain their interest for periods, relative to their age, during child-initiated activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496280 Local authority North Yorkshire Inspection number 1032564 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 Malton. She operates her provision from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, 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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