Childminder EY368235

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2018 12 March 2015

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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 has not established an effective programme for continuous professional development to improve her knowledge and teaching skills.  The childminder does not assess children's development consistently to enable her to plan effectively for their next steps in learning.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify areas of her teaching and practice that require improvement to benefit the children.  The childminder does not exchange detailed information with other settings children attend to promote continuity for all children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder promotes children's good health well. She provides children with healthy food choices during snack and mealtimes. Children follow good personal hygiene routines, including cleaning their teeth and washing their hands as appropriate. They have opportunities for outdoor play and to relax after nursery or school.  The childminder thinks carefully about keeping children safe. She checks the environment frequently for hazards, whether at home or on outings, and supervises children well to protect them from harm.

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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

 establish an effective system of professional development in order to improve teaching and enhance understanding of good practice 16/07/2018

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Due Date

 improve assessment of children's learning to identify where children are in their learning and plan activities that effectively support what they need to learn next. 16/07/2018

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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 the partnerships with other settings that children attend, exchanging information and developing a common approach to fully promote continuity of learning for individual children  use self-evaluation effectively to help identify weaknesses in teaching and practice and raise the quality of the provision to higher levels.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She evaluated a focused activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and children's records. She discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has met the action raised at her last inspection. She has completed mandatory training and holds a first-aid certificate. However, improvements are inconsistent because she does not seek further ways to enhance her teaching skills or effectively reflect on her practice in order to ensure the provision is consistently good. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and how to respond to any concerns she has about the welfare of children in her care. She has relevant policies and procedures which are available for parents. The childminder builds friendly relationships with parents and talks to them daily about their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has a general awareness of where children are in their learning. However, she does not consistently monitor their achievements and make sure that planned activities build on what children know and can do. The childminder provides an enjoyable range of activities. Children confidently choose what they would like to do, which helps them engage in purposeful play. The childminder sits with them, joining in their activities. She helps children develop early writing skills, encouraging them to draw and colour using pens. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and introduces new words linked to their play, which helps children to build on their communication skills. She includes some mathematical language. For example, she asks children to name numbers and compare size while they complete puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Despite weaknesses in other areas of teaching, children's emotional well-being and social skills are promoted well. Children confidently chat to visitors and express what they like playing with. The childminder supports children to learn about expected behaviour.. She provides frequent praise and children demonstrate pride in their achievements, such as asking to have their artwork displayed in the setting. Children learn about managing risks and keeping themselves safe. For instance, they follow safe practices for crossing the road when out with the childminder. They enjoy play outdoors or visits to the park where they are physically active in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching and assessment mean that children make some, but not consistently good, progress in their learning. Nonetheless, children acquire basic skills ready for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school. For example, children are independent in their self-care, hanging up their coats and bags and changing into their slippers when they come in from nursery. They recognise colours, count and are beginning to identify different shapes. Children make choices to support their independence and learn how to tidy up toys when they have finished playing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY368235 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 1009551 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Thetford. She operates all year round from 6am to 5pm from 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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