Childminder EY468152

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2018 11 March 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 has not focused her own professional development, or that of her assistant, on maintaining consistently good practice to help achieve better outcomes for children.  The learning needs of babies and younger children are not always fully considered. There are also times when the childminder does not identify when quieter or less- confident children require more support or attention.  The childminder does not always accurately assess children's progress to identify their precise stage of development. She does not always plan effectively to support their individual learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Children enjoy playing in the friendly and welcoming environment. They are happy and settled, and establish secure bonds with the childminder and her assistant.  The childminder promotes children's social skills and their awareness of the wider community well. For example, children enjoy regular and varied trips in the local community to have fun and socialise with other children.  The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. She provides a range of nutritious snacks and meals. Children enjoy a range of activities and exercise to enhance their physical development.

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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

 improve professional development opportunities to raise the overall quality of teaching and ensure that all adults working with children guide children's learning and development through challenging, enjoyable and purposeful play 01/03/2018

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 increase the range of play experiences and activities for babies and younger children to consistently engage and motivate them to learn 01/03/2018

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 improve the assessment arrangements to accurately identify each child's stage of development and plan precisely for the next steps in their learning, to support all children to make consistently good progress. 01/03/2018

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

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Due Date

 focus more closely on identifying and supporting quieter and less-confident children during activities to increase their engagement and fully promote their self-esteem.

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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 spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and members of the home.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Although the childminder is well qualified, she does not ensure that her own practice and that of her assistant fully meet the learning and development requirements. She attends all the required training, such as child protection and first aid. However, she has not placed enough focus on maintaining her own good-quality teaching skills or supporting her assistant to gain sufficient knowledge and understanding. The childminder reflects on the overall quality of her provision. She considers the views of parents to identify aspects of her practice that she can develop. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's day through methods, such as daily diaries and regular conversations. Parents' comments show they are very happy with the service provided. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's home is safe and secure. The childminder and her assistant have a sound understanding of the procedures to follow if they are concerned about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching is not continually strong enough to ensure that children are fully engaged in enjoyable, purposeful play. The childminder does not consistently motivate babies and younger children which, at times, limits their learning opportunities. For example, older children manipulate dough and make marks with glue and paint, but the activity is too complex to fully engage the younger children and they become restless. The childminder does not always accurately plan for individual children's learning needs because her assessments of children's abilities are not precise enough. However, the childminder and her assistant do use some suitable teaching strategies. Older children are encouraged to experiment with weight and capacity. For example, as they use scales to weigh wooden bricks and water. The childminder enhances their learning by asking questions and talking about colours, numbers and shapes as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

At times, the childminder does not fully engage quieter or less-confident children during activities. For example, she does not always respond when they answer questions or recognise when they want to join in activities. This means that she does not always fully promote children's self-esteem and engagement in learning. The childminder and her assistant teach children how to behave well. Children are helpful and take responsibility for small tasks, such as tidying away resources.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children gain basic skills to prepare them for the next stage of their education. However, they are not making as much progress as they can due to variable teaching and inconsistent planning for their future learning. Children are developing appropriate social skills as they spend time with other children, sharing and taking turns with resources. They develop literacy skills as they enjoy looking at books and listening to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468152 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1069712 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 4.15pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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