Childminder EY497116

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2018 9 January 2018

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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 used her knowledge and skills effectively to improve the quality of her teaching to a consistently good standard. Her teaching strategies and interactions with children, particularly those who are learning English as an additional language, are not fully effective. Children are not supported to make the best possible progress in their development in readiness for school.  The childminder does not monitor children's progress effectively. She does not always accurately identify children's next steps in learning.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively enough to identify and address weaknesses in her practice.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children and their families. She is friendly, kind and affectionate towards the children in her care.  The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to access fresh air daily and to participate in physical exercise.  The childminder shares information with parents and other settings that children attend to help provide consistency in children's care and learning. Parents' written feedback about the service the childminder provides is positive.

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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

 ensure children are provided with consistent opportunities to build on their developing language skills, particularly those who are learning English as an additional language, to help them achieve a good level of language and communication development in readiness for school 04/06/2018

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 improve the effectiveness of observation and assessment to accurately identify and plan for children's next steps in learning to help them make consistently good progress, particularly in their development of language and communication skills. 04/06/2018

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

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Due Date

 improve the effectiveness of self-evaluation to identify and address weaknesses and raise the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children during the inspection.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in feedback provided by the childminder for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has sufficient knowledge of the possible indicators of abuse. She understands the action she should take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. However, she does not evaluate all aspects of her provision well enough to deal with weaknesses in her practice swiftly. Nevertheless, the childminder shows a strong commitment to making necessary improvements. Since her last inspection, she has taken some positive steps to address the actions raised and she has welcomed support and advice from her local authority adviser. The childminder attends various training opportunities. However, she does not use what she learns from these very effectively to further develop the quality of her teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of the childminder's teaching is inconsistent. In her interactions with children who are learning English as an additional language, she does not always build on their emerging English language skills. Consequently, children do not gain key skills that they need to further develop their understanding and to speak and communicate fluently in English. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. She spontaneously counts with the children and encourages them to recognise numbers and shapes in their play. The childminder makes regular observations of the children's play and learning. However, she does not always use this information effectively to prioritise what children need to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children are generally happy and enjoy exploring the range of toys and creative experiences that the childminder provides for them. However, weaknesses in teaching and learning have a negative impact on children's welfare and the progress they make. Children's poor acquisition of English hinders their communication with others outside the setting, such as when they move on to pre-school or school. Nevertheless, children behave well. The childminder effectively offers praise and encouragement which helps to promote children's sense of self-esteem. Children are kind towards each other. They take turns and play cooperatively together. The childminder successfully promotes children's independence and understanding of good hygiene routines. For example, children know to wash their hands before eating and they are able to put their own shoes and coats on.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children gain some of the skills they need to help them move on to their next stage of learning. For example, their physical skills are developing well. Children enjoy practising their balance and coordination as they ride on bikes and scooters in the childminder's garden. Children show an interest in books and drawing. However, due to inconsistencies in the quality of teaching and weaknesses in planning for children's next steps, they do not always make the progress that they are capable of achieving.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497116 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1122007 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates from 9am to 3pm, term time only, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She receives funding for free early years 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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