Childminder in Warwickshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 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 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 does not consistently use information from her assessments well enough to plan activities to promote each child's future learning. She does not effectively adapt her teaching to match each child's stage of development. Children do not make consistently good progress in all areas of their learning.  The childminder does not gather enough information about what children can do and what they need to learn when they first start. She does not fully engage parents to inform her ongoing assessments and ensure continuity in children's learning.  Self-evaluation is not robust enough to help identify areas for development to raise the quality of her teaching to a higher level.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is kind and caring. She is responsive to children's individual care needs and promotes continuity of care. Children go to the childminder for reassurance and share their achievements with her. She offers appropriate praise and encouragement. This helps to develop children's confidence and raise their self-esteem.  The childminder checks all the areas of her home to identify and address any hazards. She checks identification of visitors and ensures that they understand her policy in relation to the use of mobile phones. Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment.

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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

 use information gained from assessments of children's learning to effectively plan stimulating experiences so that each child makes the best progress in their learning and development 10/02/2018

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 develop effective partnerships with parents to engage them fully in their children's learning, including involving them in the initial assessment of their child's progress and to help them extend their learning at home. 10/02/2018

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 identify ways in which activities can be adapted to match each child's individual learning needs to help them make consistently good progress in their learning. 10/02/2018

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 develop a robust process of self-evaluation to help identify and address areas for further development to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, looked at a range of documentation and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's self-evaluation is not fully effective to help improve her knowledge, practice and teaching skills to benefit the overall learning experiences that children receive. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended child protection training and has a secure understanding of the types of abuse and neglect. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns she may have. Risk assessments are effective. For example, the childminder ensures all external doors are locked to prevent unauthorised access to the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not make effective use of information from her own assessments to plan precisely for children's learning. Although children are motivated to learn, the childminder does not always adapt some activities well enough, or provide appropriate levels of challenge, to extend their learning. The childminder does not always gain enough information from parents about their children's early progress. Consequently, she is not able to plan precisely for their learning and help parents to extend their child's learning at home. Nevertheless, the childminder does interact positively with the children. She talks to the children, provides narrative and models language well. The childminder sensitively repeats what children say to help develop the correct use of pronunciation. Children copy the words and sentences the childminder says, which helps to develop their vocabulary and speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are welcomed into the childminder's home. They demonstrate through their interactions with the childminder that they are emotionally secure. The childminder is a good role model. She reminds children of behavioural expectations and encourages them to use good manners, share and take turns. Children are inquisitive, motivated to explore their surroundings and learn to use equipment and toys safely. The childminder takes children on regular outings into the community where they mix with other adults and children. These outings provide children with opportunities to develop their social skills and an appreciation for others from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Children enjoy healthy options for snack, including fruit. The childminder helps children to understand the benefits of good hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing and wiping their noses.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching and assessments mean that children do not always receive effective support to make good progress in their learning. However, children develop some skills needed for their eventual move to school. Children build positive relationships with the adults and children. They make choices in their play. They are developing confidence in their abilities as they learn new words. Children use tools for different purposes, such as spoons and beakers as they develop their physical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495417 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1034473 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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