Childminder EY497555

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 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 has not identified breaches in legal requirements. She does not have valid public liability insurance to cover the premises. In addition, she is not aware of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years, and does not provide parents with a written summary of children's development.  Improvement strategies are not fully effective. The childminder does not identify weaknesses in practice well enough. She does not provide many opportunities outdoors for children to develop their creativity, to improve outcomes for children further.  The childminder does not support children's understanding of diversity effectively, to help them learn about other cultures and traditions. Children do not learn sufficiently about the similarities and differences of others.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder supports children's communication and language development. She provides them with activities that build upon their vocabulary, such as reading stories.  Children form suitable bonds with the childminder. She is kind and caring, and helps children to feel safe and become confident learners.  The childminder teaches children to write letters of their name, helping to support literacy skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain appropriate insurance to cover the premises from which childminding is provided 24/04/2018

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Due Date

 complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years, and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas. 17/05/2018

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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 systems to precisely identify weaknesses in practice, to improve outcomes for children  provide more opportunities for children to learn about diversity, and people in the wider community  provide further opportunities for children to develop their creativity, particularly outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder about matters relating to leadership and management.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how to support children's learning and development.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation such as safeguarding policies, children's records and suitability checks.  The inspector read written statements from parents, and spoke to children during the inspection, to seek their views of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not consistently evaluate her provision to identify all weaknesses in her practice. She has not made improvements to help support children's creative development, for those who learn best outdoors. Additionally, she has not identified breaches in legal requirements. However, the childminder researches new activities to keep children motivated. For example, she provides children with suitable opportunities to develop their early writing skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of child protection procedures, and is aware of when a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder monitors children's progress adequately to identify their next steps for future learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Although the childminder is aware of children's developmental progress, she has not completed the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, and has not provided parents with a written summary of their progress. However, the childminder does obtain information from parents when children join, to find out their interests, and uses this to support children's next steps. For example, children use picture cards to develop their understanding of feelings, suitably aiding their emotional well-being. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop language skills. She encourages children to speak in sentences, such as when asking for resources and snacks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not provide children with sufficient opportunities to learn about people and communities within the wider world. However, she encourages children to understand right from wrong, and children behave well. Children receive frequent praise and encouragement for their achievements, helping to develop their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder provides them with suitable opportunities to develop their physical well-being. For example, children play on a variety of outdoor climbing equipment in the garden, and visit places of interest, such as the local beach. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence skills. For instance, they freely access their own resources and manage their care needs appropriately.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Although children acquire basic skills in preparation for their future learning, weaknesses in the quality of teaching do not help children make the progress of which they are capable. Despite this, children enjoy playful interactions with adults. They learn how to recognise and match shapes, to support their mathematical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497555 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 1039248 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Liskeard, Cornwall. Care is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8.30am to 6pm, all year. The childminder holds a relevant qualification in home-based childcare.

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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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